Example sentences of "[adj] to [pron] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | The vices of Lovelace are , for example , those of the traditionally aristocratic variety , where Clarissa 's family , which aims at elevation , has developed the rabidly acquisitive instincts peculiar to their aspiring breed . |
2 | For overseas women the problem is compounded by struggling to achieve some status in the adopted country and meeting the domestic commitments peculiar to their cultural background . |
3 | ( For example , are the outcomes generalisable to my local need and clinical practice , and are the same service structures in place ? ) |
4 | The party may have put on a collar and tie but it is still the Labour Party , prone to its old reflexes ( as it reminded us yesterday on defence spending ) , prisoner still of its anachronistic structure , its mind set in 100 years of working-class history . |
5 | Similarly , among the lower species , their communication is by sound , by smell , by sight , by a multitude of strange senses unfamiliar to our human minds , and by gesture and by inward intent . |
6 | Consequently , the vast majority of contemporary rugs made in Afghanistan and the Soviet Union remain faithful to their tribal heritage and employ predominantly geometric schemes , despite being often of workshop origin . |
7 | Brahma was , by and large , faithful to his beautiful consort , Sarasvati ; however , an incestuous lapse with his daughter Vak resulted in the creation of mis-shapen godlings named Asuras , whom he ultimately had to destroy . |
8 | The cowboy , by contrast , stays faithful to his British films , however limited their ambition , becomes a director and goes on to make serious pictures . |
9 | ( v ) In redrafting their writing , pupils should be encouraged to think about ways of making their meaning clear to their intended reader . |
10 | But although she opened her mouth to make it quite clear to her infuriating parent that she was not , never would be , and never wanted to even think about being in love with Luke Hunter , somehow the words would n't come . |
11 | They 'd danced to Michael 's band and her glossy pink trousers flashed and moved in the dimmed lights , and he had felt elated and mildly drunk , and had lost most of the inhibitions he 'd had about dancing , until it became clear to his confused brain that the drummer , who had soft dark hair and was probably a potential Celtic supporter , was getting on so well with Amanda that perhaps they should move on elsewhere , and he swayed out of the room , pushing her in front of him , and bumped into someone at the door , and had realised it was the man in the raincoat , only he was in a dark suit and a tie with geometric designs . |
12 | May I make it clear to my hon. Friend that this is a document that the Labour party simply could not write , because the principle of being critical of the producer is anathema to a party that is totally in thrall to the producers ? |
13 | Make clear to your prospective employer any plans you have for the future , and make sure that the post you accept is appropriate to these . |
14 | Make clear to your new employer that you are looking forward to continuing your professional education . |
15 | ‘ So , in the romantic setting of Bettystown beach , you reluctantly made it clear to your fair companion that it was goodbye and thank you . |
16 | As Brew notes , what now matters is whether large , often arrogant companies want to be truly transparent to their varied audiences . |
17 | This would involve a small bus ferrying disabled shoppers from their homes and taking them into the heart of the town before returning them direct to their front door . |
18 | They buy in bulk from manufacturers and importers , and distribute direct to their retail outlets . |
19 | ‘ You are to report direct to your strike-team leader , Nils Borden , in the Spiderglass Hotel in Vienna , Earth . |
20 | You are provided with cheques which may be drawn in any currency , and mailed direct to your overseas supplier . |
21 | Simply send the completed booking form on page ixx direct to your chosen hotel , guest house or self-catering establishment . |
22 | Some internees were resident German-speakers , British only by background ; others were a large squad of Merchant Navy officers and seamen , British to their tough cores . |
23 | On long strides he was leading her towards the door , oblivious to her inner anguish . |
24 | ‘ Maybe you were bewitched by the mountains , the music and me ! ’ quipped Peter , oblivious to her genuine anger . |
25 | Benedict imprisoned her closer , oblivious to her grubby hands caught against the pristine whiteness of his neckcloth . |
26 | He saw Isabel flinch , but she continued to hold his glowering gaze , oblivious to her dishevelled hair , mussed clothing and the tear-stains glistening on her bruised cheek . |
27 | Yet most MPs seem oblivious to what ordinary people are suffering . |
28 | He also strove staunchly to strengthen relations between the Poles living in Poland and those scattered abroad in the 13-million-strong Polish diaspora — links which had been almost destroyed during the Cold War period by Communist authorities , oblivious to their potential value to both sides . |
29 | He is oblivious to my unsmiling reserve . |
30 | The Professor had glanced at him only once , and seemed oblivious to his challenging glare . |