Example sentences of "[noun sg] [to-vb] [prep] [det] point " in BNC.
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| 1 | Differences between the three main systems in use mainly concern punctuation , use of parentheses and the order of elements which must be cited ; but while these may seem small discrepancies , it is one part of the process of research to assess at some point the different conventions governing the listing and presentation of sources , and to present work accurately according to whatever set of conventions you are following . |
| 2 | Do not allow the leash to slacken at this point , but try to keep it taut as this will help to ensure the puppy adopts the required position rather than jumping up . |
| 3 | So can sort of we point the discussion in in that direction but before we do Miss Whittaker has a corollary to push with that point . |
| 4 | We should like the inspector to comment on that point . |
| 5 | This makes it more likely that all of the details can be retained by LIFESPAN , without the need for external references , but more importantly , it allows the user to respond to each point by a separate SSR . |
| 6 | Notice also that there is an alternative and syntactically simpler way of expressing the second version , which is : ( 12 ) Haberup angered his golem We can see exactly the same type of ambiguity in : ( 13 ) Reg ran the engine dry The adverbal adjective version of ( 13 ) corresponding to the question what did Reg do to the engine ? tells us that Reg reduced the engine to a certain unsatisfactory state ( though he may at least have had the sense to stop at that point ) . |
| 7 | Here the actual process of perception by the audience is less important than the knowledge resulting from perception which the playwright wants the audience to receive at this point in the play . |
| 8 | Existing employers and partners can also have a lot to say on this point and do not take kindly to large chunks of their work being removed by an exiting employee . |
| 9 | But I have a suggestion to make on this point ( see below ) . |
| 10 | The best rock attempts to make society better , even if it takes gross self-laceration to get to that point … |