Example sentences of "[adj] and [vb base] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Veinlets , on the other hand , are primitive and constitute the finer twigs of a principal vein ; they are preceded by tracheae and carry macrotrichia ( Fig. 37 ) . |
| 2 | The CGA graphics are large and clear and use the basic colour capabilities of the CGA monitor very well . |
| 3 | But it firmly rejected any idea of reforming the system , saying : ‘ We are against suggestions and demonstrations which aim to lead people astray and change the constitutional basis of our state . ’ |
| 4 | Take one from Women 5 Weekly and rewrite the first three paragraphs for Playboy . |
| 5 | Mrs Major 's party set off for the northern half of the seat to goad the faithful and stir the idle while Mr Major toured the south . |
| 6 | I think they 've got to become less competitive , less arrogant and less dominant , seeing that as the macho role , and I think they 've got to become erm much more erm feminine and approve the feminine characteristics , so that there is n't so much difference between the two genders , and particularly in marriage and in the home . |
| 7 | The abilities not just to comprehend , to take things into one 's own understanding , and to make something of them , but also to be able to evaluate critically the available theories and traditions , and to be willing and have the mental toughness to take up a stance of one 's own : all these abilities point to an intellectual independence , requiring real academic freedom for their realization . |
| 8 | A township seemingly unaffected by Parliamentary influence , with Roman Catholics worshipping openly with , perhaps a despairing vicar trying , perhaps half-heartedly , to depress the old and infiltrate the Anglican requirements possibly to a largely unwilling ( or might they have been uncaring ? ) flock . |
| 9 | For one month you and your companions will live together on an uninhabited island to show just how resourceful , brave and fit the young people of this country are . |
| 10 | In the event of the contractor failing to provide the necessary proof of payment where he is able to do so , the employer has the right to pay the subcontractor direct and deduct the equivalent sums from other payments to the contractor . |
| 11 | The exploited areas ( in this case the south of Italy ) remain underdeveloped and poor because the more advanced sectors , which control the state , direct and dominate the underdeveloped areas in a way which blocks any attempt at organisation and cooperation with them . |
| 12 | Because we joined Club Social and come the bitter frosty nights we can gather round for another glass for old time 's sake and really get it on at the Club 18–30 reunions at South Coast World in November , Blackpool in March . |
| 13 | If you 're watching a sett that is n't often visited by humans it 's as well to be extra careful and observe the following basic rules . |
| 14 | Macarthy , the defence lawyer , found himself in the position of trying to defend the indefensible and justify the unjustifiable . |
| 15 | However , for normal purposes they are perfectly adequate and offer the best solution for the home or small business user who can not afford the more professional systems . |
| 16 | ‘ We are well-equipped and possess the necessary knowhow and resources for Sunrise TV to be up and running within two months across Europe . |
| 17 | If this land comes into private ownership , it is very doubtful and dim the same amount of access and the same amount of conservation will be , er private conservation will be given and we wo n't have the control over it we have now . |
| 18 | And for a special treat after a special day we recommend you put the car away , order up something tasty and drink the finest the Rhineland grapes can produce . |
| 19 | Saad later went on to take Madain and bring the Sassanian empire to an end , initiating in the process the substitution of Islam for Zoroastrianism as Persia 's state religion . |
| 20 | They are very similar and have the same requirements . |
| 21 | Clearly these transects are not comprehensive and omit the distinctive nature of mountainous Barra or the sandstone based Eye Peninsula near Stornoway or the many small uninhabited islands , but these transects highlight the distinction between the low Atlantic coastlands with machair-land and crofting settlement on the west , and the areas of empty mountains and the extensive peat-covered plateaux of the east and most of the interior regions . |
| 22 | Draw sketches of the following and name the shaded angles . |
| 23 | Monie , who has led Wigan to a record three consecutive Challenge Cup and Championship triumphs , said : ‘ The proposal to play County Cup matches pre-season and increase the First Division to 16 clubs is crazy . |
| 24 | I would suggest that we aim , following a discussion with you , to eliminate those who are unable to match your price expectations or with whom you are uncomfortable and select the preferred bidder during the week commencing [ date ] . |
| 25 | Occasionally several males may form loose groups together , but whether they do this or not the essential point here is that it is the combined efforts of the females that control the herd , and rear and defend the young . |
| 26 | I puzzled out easily enough how to pull my needles to held and put the gold-coloured pieces over the needle butts and sinker posts in order to hold the needles still with the knitting pulled slightly forward , free of the bar . |
| 27 | ‘ The idea is to keep everything fairly simple and let the young people actually make a useful piece of equipment , e.g. a crystal set . |
| 28 | The Suit was back , the more serious and sober the better . |
| 29 | On the following evening , her plan laid , Joan again found an excuse to retire early and put the first part of the scheme into action . |
| 30 | ‘ The problems are wide-ranging and cover the whole social and economic spectrum . |