Example sentences of "[adv] [vb base] [verb] an [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Those with one additional electron readily lose it and become positively charged ions ( cations ) ( for instance , K + ; , Na + ; ) and those with one less tend to gain an electron and become negatively charged ions ( anions ) ( for example , F- , Cl- ) .
2 Some structures merely seem to satisfy an urge to build but not any desire to simulate an existing object or building .
3 ‘ We would n't want that , so continue keeping an eye on it .
4 So attempt to gain an impression of paper , and a feel for the movement , rather than painting details .
5 The potential trap , of course , lies in defining what is a ‘ serious ’ enough reason to have an abortion .
6 Catalysts remove most of the hydrocarbon component of this soot and so help to remove an area of risk .
7 ‘ You have to persuade a laboratory animal to become addicted to any of those drugs , but you only need to give an animal one dose of cocaine and it 's hooked . ’
8 Because in fact to do all of our assignments you probably only need to do an average of one a day .
9 ‘ Not really , they just like to have an escort sometimes . ’
10 ‘ At this stage I generally offer to give an outline of the principles behind the I Ching .
11 But other theories do enquire and thus have to take an interest in what actors think that other actors think .
12 Whatever the temptations , if you genuinely want to sell an item , take it to a reputable auction house and have it properly valued . ’
13 This course , with its strong academic emphasis , is a possible alternative to degree courses in the History of Art for those students who still seek to retain an involvement with practical work in Art and Design .
14 Folly builders always put making an impression and deceiving the eye ahead of any practical considerations .
15 And fresh air we got , it was all open to the weather , I once remember putting an umbrella up , because it snowed on the bed .
16 The practice of pushing the soil beyond its capabilities combines with the aim of supplying blemish-free produce to create an industry dependent on pesticides , insecticides , fungicides and herbicides .
17 We are accountable to the public in many different ways , and we always have to keep an eye on the fact that the public are looking at what we are doing with our money and local politicians and the community 's representatives are always anxious to talk to us about what we are doing with that money and we must be prepared to answer any queries or any questions on our activities or those activities of people that we 're sponsoring .
18 Traditionally , Archdeacon Oliver explains , archdeacons dealt with legal and property matters , but although they still have to keep an eye on architects and parsonage houses , their work is far more , nowadays , to do with pastoral negotiation .
19 It is either going to be physically rationed or price rationed … prices are too low anyway , since we still have to have an operating subsidy , and that is not in line with the long-term political trend … ’
20 Because , as I say , we 've got recycling credits on our side , we 've got the fact that we 've got this outlet in Exmouth which will take the paper , and that 's why we 're looking at producing this workshop area , so that a lot of this stuff that goes to landfill , I 'm talking about , fridges , tables , whichever else that can be repaired and reused er , I know this is only on a very small scale , but one of the things that I think is very important with is that we 're not purely a recycling centre , we also want to set an education project , to raise people 's awareness of what yo yet waste production is n't about recycling , it 's about not producing it in the first place ,
21 In bringing its fight to the streets of New York , Virgin also hope to win an injunction restraining B A. B A say there 's no basis for the claim .
22 So far the trials have shown an average saving of around 10–15% , so meters clearly do have an impact .
23 ‘ The staff also strive to develop an atmosphere of security , encouragement and friendly acceptance .
24 But we almost got down to saying the other day that probably need to have an action plan or a structure for the pre-meeting as well .
25 And also have got an example here of what the earnings are .
26 You also need to have an interest in the business of Television to enable you to understand a Director 's requirements .
27 If you really want to make an impression , decorate a basket or box to parcel them in .
28 You really begin to get an affinity for your university and a dislike for the other one . ’
29 Stults pointed out that trained rescuers who are on their own often delay calling an emergency service and may use neighbours and other bystanders rather than dialling immediately for an ambulance ( the main source of a defibrillator ) .
30 They forget that the magic of television means that we 've probably heard it all before , so we really do make an effort to go for fresh material .
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