Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb past] [prep] all [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In aggregate , substantial gross flows occurred between all zones , although an inflow to an individual ring was not necessarily from its own core or outer ring . |
| 2 | Both interactions occurred between all sorts of subatomic particle : protons , neutrons , electrons , neutrinos and all the more exotic variants of these that occur only in high-energy cosmic rays from outer space , or in experiments with highly accelerated beams of particles . |
| 3 | A terrible rushing wind tore at my hair and clothes as merciless demons appeared from all directions , faces twisted with rage , teeth bared between snarling lips , eyes shining like stars whilst flames burst out of their mouths . |
| 4 | Low pepsinogen A:C ratios occurred in all patients with hypertrophic gastropathy , in eight ( 38.1% ) with duodenal ulcer patients , in one ( 2.3% ) patient with chronic renal failure , and in five ( 35.7% ) patients on longterm omeprazole treatment . |
| 5 | The sport still claims to be the fastest-growing in Britain … and enthusiasts came from all corners of the country for the grand finale of the National Mountain Bike Championships — the quest to find the British champion . |
| 6 | The sport still claims to be the fastest-growing in Britain … and enthusiasts came from all corners of the country for the grand finale of the National Mountain Bike Championships — the quest to find the British champion . |
| 7 | She said problems for parents came in all shapes and sizes , adding that perhaps too many of them emanated from ‘ that flickering box in the corner of the living room ’ . |
| 8 | Don caster was soon the second largest railway centre in Britain and lines intersected in all directions . |
| 9 | After the shadowing , regular visits began by all advisers to observe subject teachers at work and to look into the policies and procedures of the school . |
| 10 | ( N.B. not all companies participated in all aspects of the survey either by express wish for total confidentiality or by unavailability for interview ) . |
| 11 | The filing-cabinets ran in all directions , and these were only the cards and the photographs . |
| 12 | Cries rose on all sides of her as she filled the dishes , but she worked on steadily oblivious , like some eccentric female St Francis , brooding a little about the image seen in the vicarage garden , which , although it had turned out to be only an old cloth flung over a tree stump , was an indication of the way things might go . |
| 13 | I knew that both picture books and bookshops came in all shapes and sizes , but I naively assumed we 'd simply conquer that hurdle with some stunning innovative design . |
| 14 | STATIONS came in all shapes and sizes , and served a multiplicity of functions . |
| 15 | In the main ballroom , the lights blazed from all sides and the many mirrors reflected the light a thousand-fold . |
| 16 | As we dropped down towards Gunnerside , rabbits exploded in all directions and Bill had so many to choose from he lay down confused , unable to make his mind up , looking at us pitifully as though we could make up his mind for him . |
| 17 | Tongues licked leaves into mouths where teeth grew at all angles . |
| 18 | In addition to this there are four prestigious galleries which will be used for a changing programme of exhibitions devoted to all aspects of industrial fishing addressing local , national and international topics . |
| 19 | Head-dresses flew in all directions . |
| 20 | When in 1916 , the Metropolitan Police insisted on all trams being fitted with side lamps , the remainder of the Croydon fleet had them fixed in small wooden boxes under the edge of the canopy . |
| 21 | Whatever the causes of this rapid decline in port activities — containerization , competition , labour disputes , poor management or manning practices — by 1981 the docks had to all intents and purposes closed . |
| 22 | Reports came from all sections of the church . |
| 23 | Thoughts came from all directions and collided . |