Example sentences of "[adv] [vb infin] [noun sg] by [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As far as their usefulness as a measure of performance the conclusion that should be reached is that none is superior as we can only measure performance by comparison . |
| 2 | When everyone is being encouraged to have their say and chipping in , you can only have decision-making by consensus and that takes a lot of time . |
| 3 | Obviously , such a current can not affect the transport of material in the swash zone , but it may greatly help transport by saltation and suspension in the breaker zone . |
| 4 | Secondly , step ( 4 ) above should be implemented before step ( 5 ) so that at the time management subscribes the substantial part of their shares in Newco , in respect of which they have taken out loans to defray the cost of acquisition , Newco will already control Target by virtue of its contractual entitlement to acquire it ; if , in practice , steps ( 3 ) to ( 5 ) occur on the same day , board minutes and other records should show that events took place in the correct order . |
| 5 | Human beings do not usually shoulder responsibility by choice . |
| 6 | Insects can also lose heat by evaporation from their spiracles , but this may lead to desiccation . |
| 7 | If the two governments agreed to leave the border where it is , and if Slav Macedonia perhaps changed that vague phrase in the preamble of its constitution , then Britons and Bretons — sorry , Makedones and Makedonci — could probably live side by side with not much more than the usual inter-human friction . |
| 8 | The introduction of new technology means that you can now book hostel accommodation in advance ; a pilot fax scheme is in operation for onward reservation between some hostels ( most hostels will also accept payment by credit card ) . |
| 9 | It was intended that all parties should agree on two new treaties at the December 1991 European Council meeting at Maastricht , Netherlands , which would then require approval by member country parliaments before they entered into force . |
| 10 | On the other hand , the unshackled bioscience business would certainly seek strength by acquisition . |