Example sentences of "[noun pl] at the [adj -est] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In Japan , the relationship between maternal age and late fetal death ratios is " J " shaped at most birth orders , but the pattern is more variable in the two central European countries , where the ratios are either increasing with successive age classes ( beginning with the youngest ) as the first , third ( except at age group 25–29 years ) and sixth and higher orders , or the relation is " J " shaped ( somewhat lower at ages 20–24 than at ages under 20 and increasing thereafter , with the highest risks at the oldest ages ) as at the second and fourth orders of reverse " J " shaped as at the fifth birth order . |
| 2 | Writing later , in 1937 , J. B. Priestley 's main concern was to stress the Englishness of Chaplin ( though he did concede that the Chaplin symbol was half-French in inspiration ) and he talked of him as being ‘ the greatest humourist since Dickens ’ and of belonging above all to London 's East End and to ‘ the swarms of bright-eyed urchins who are thumbing their noses at the nearest policemen ’ . |
| 3 | Nationalization of all the utilities at the earliest opportunity , that is the task of the next Labour government , a basic quality of life for all , that is the meaning of clause four , so tell Sid , no VAT on fuel . |
| 4 | Purchasers should be encouraged to meet with potential acquisition candidates at the earliest opportunity after they have first been approached . |
| 5 | She gazed with wide eyes at the nearest cows , who stared back with large , liquid eyes at her — and did n't move an inch ! |
| 6 | ‘ There should be some form of grading , like a golfing handicap , allowing you to drive only smaller cars at the lowest level . |
| 7 | It was merely a shell with glittering branches at the best addresses in London . |
| 8 | I 'm no expert , but what worries me is that , when you 're dealing with madmen , they increase their demands at the slightest sign of weakness . ’ |
| 9 | On 12 March 1991 Hirst J. ordered that , unless persons claiming an interest in the cargo could show cause otherwise , the cargo should be discharged and sold by both parties at the best price they could reasonably obtain and the proceeds of sale paid into court . |
| 10 | Communications director Peter Phelps said : ‘ The media and political communications side of the company has shown particular growth and we are working with major clients at the highest levels , helping them to achieve their aims and ambitions . ’ |
| 11 | She ran a caravan site and rented out grazing and stables at the lowest rate in the neighbourhood — naturally ! |
| 12 | Critical acclaim for The Cranberries has been immediate , enthusiastic and forced upon us not just in Ireland but in Britain too , in quantities so large that entire rain forests quake at the knees at the merest mention of this band 's name . |
| 13 | THE BEST SHOES AT THE BEST PRICES |
| 14 | It moved to the then co-ordinator of security and intelligence in the Cabinet Office , Sir Antony Duff , who was given the right of direct access to Mrs Thatcher and encouraged to override the JIC 's supporting machinery and voice his concerns at the highest level when a potential emergency was sensed . |
| 15 | Half the money is for Channel Tunnel work , leaving spending on existing lines at the lowest level in years . |
| 16 | The agreement , which was of unlimited duration , made no direct reference to SDI ; nor did it involve conventional or chemical weapons , although both sides expressed a wish to reach an agreement on such matters at the earliest opportunity . |
| 17 | The new CompuAdd 320sc combines high performance with a low-profile system unit , and allows you to run 32-bit applications at the fastest SX speed — 20 MHz . |
| 18 | There is much speculation now that Graf 's frequent illnesses at the biggest events are caused largely by stress . |
| 19 | Individuals can get tax relief on contributions at the highest rate of tax they pay . |
| 20 | The Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals ( CVCP ) has made two attempts to define the purpose of the Ph D. The first , in 1975 , said that the Ph D is a ‘ training for independent scholars and research workers at the highest level . ’ |
| 21 | To provide training in research methods which makes them capable subsequently of assuming the role of independent scholars and research workers at the highest level . ’ |
| 22 | They would operate from roomy vicarages with ample grounds and were welcome guests at the highest tables in their parishes . |
| 23 | It must be remembered that na umpire in professional cricket is generally some 70 years at the nearest point from the rope . |
| 24 | I suggest that the Minister talks to his departmental officials at the earliest opportunity to find out whether my hon. Friend the Member for Aberdeen , North ( Mr. Hughes ) is right . |
| 25 | The final twist was that Mr Kinnock was committed to negotiating away nuclear weapons at the earliest opportunity , Mr King added . |
| 26 | According to sources at the highest level , the Santa Cruz Operation Inc has ‘ bitten the ideological bullet , ’ and is prepared to step out on the Unix SVR4 road — if it can cut the deal it wants with Unix owner USL . |
| 27 | His prestige , like Aethelberht 's before him , could now find further expression in the diffusion of the new religion among the territories subject to him and through his personal participation in ecclesiastical affairs at the highest level . |
| 28 | extravagant marquees , immaculate helicopters , the best suites at the best hotels , the best restaurants , the handsomest girls , the best company , the most ease and the most fun possible ; behind the scenes , real work was done , not least by Master James and the March engineers who , then as now , were no slouches . |
| 29 | Southwoark SSD has tried to involve users and voluntary sector providers at the earliest stage . |
| 30 | The survey said : ‘ Being hot guarantees the best tables at the finest restaurants . ’ |