Example sentences of "settle [prep] [num ord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She thought of the tragic woman who 'd been deserted by her father and had settled for second best . |
| 2 | David Pyper was also among those battling in front in the early stages but eventually dropped back and settled for fourth . |
| 3 | As Doohan built up a lead of almost seven seconds , Rainey settled for second place on his Yamaha , 12 seconds clear of third-placed Daryl Beattie , of Australia , riding a Rothmans Honda for the first time as a replacement for the injured Wayne Gardner . |
| 4 | Rainey 's Italian team-mate Luca Cadalora won today 's event , holding off a late charge by Doohan while Schwantz settled for third after throttling back because of problems with his front tyre . |
| 5 | Today the Belgian-born actor , who commands fees of more than £2 million per film , is happily settled with third wife Gladys and two children . |
| 6 | We have provided in the Finance Bill that where property held on discretionary trust were settled before 26th March 1974 a different — and almost invariably more generous — basis of charge will apply . |
| 7 | We have some sympathy , however , with those who have said that where property was settled before 26th March 1974 the trustees should have the opportunity , for , a limited period , to distribute the capital absolutely to individuals or create an interest in possession so that the rules set out for discretionary trusts will not apply . |
| 8 | We do not accept that the provisions in Schedule 5 will operate harshly or unfairly on property held on discretionary trust which has been settled since 26th March 1974 . |
| 9 | On his return he settled at last under the protection of Cuthbert , first in the saint 's own resting place at Durham , then in a hermitage under the protection of Durham cathedral priory at Finchale by the river Wear — and the rest of his life is filled with his prayers and visions and miracles at Finchale . |
| 10 | I refused to settle for second best , unless I absolutely had to , ’ she says . |
| 11 | Japan has had to settle for second best . |
| 12 | Others were less ready to settle for second best . |
| 13 | Meanwhile , Colin Jackson once again had to settle for second best after a dramatic and controversial 60 metres hurdles final . |
| 14 | Dig in they might … but after a worthy battle , the ground finally slipped away beneath them and had to settle for second place . |
| 15 | In the junior race last year 's newcomer winner , James Courtney from Dundrod , had to settle for second best , with Ballymoney 's Phillip Read 11th . |
| 16 | COLIN Jackson once again had to settle for second best after a dramatic and controversial 60 metres hurdles final . |
| 17 | COLIN Jackson once again had to settle for second best after a dramatic and controversial 60 metres hurdles final . |
| 18 | The French managed three tries in all , but still had to settle for second place in the five nations championship ; the final score at Twickenham ; twenty one , nineteen . |
| 19 | He also looked likely to join Sheffield Wednesday at one stage but in the end had to settle for First Division Newcastle . |
| 20 | Above right : British hopeful Ben Moon , who had to settle for fifth place . |
| 21 | In a large field he did not have the clearest of runs as he challenged as a result of which he finished fast but too late having to settle for fourth place to the Ebor winner Quick Ransom . |
| 22 | Britain 's talented twosome both had to settle for sixth place in their respective finals . |
| 23 | It was a double blow for the courageous Welshman , with he and partner Mark Mouland having to settle for third place in the team event , which was won by America after Fred Couples and Davis Love both birdied the final hole to beat Sweden by one stroke . |
| 24 | Jerry Peel was pre-event favourite in this over-40s competition , but had to settle for third place behind Peter Black and Dave Barton after failing to read the last move . |
| 25 | Wachter had to settle for third place in the race after Italy 's Deborah Compagnoni produced one of her best performances of the season . |
| 26 | Young Malcolm Smith was provisionally given a place in the final but had to settle for 10th place after some deliberation . |
| 27 | Damon settles for second row |
| 28 | We could become a country of citizens , not subjects , striving for excellence rather than settling for second best . |
| 29 | But the result no longer has a bearing on the National Division Two relegation situation after Morley beat Newcastle Gosforth on Saturday to go clear of trouble , while West have forfeited the chance to go up to National Division One as champions , settling for second spot and promotion . |
| 30 | I think they are settling for next season hoping that Leeds do n't have a terrible season this year . |