Example sentences of "[noun sg] off [prep] [noun sg] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Do not simply saw the trunk off at soil level as this will later attract honey fungus . |
| 2 | When you have worked through these various drills , finish the session off with flexibility training . |
| 3 | By contrast , after the 1720s a levelling off of population growth and the increasing economic problems of the ruling élite led to an absolute decline in the population of many towns and cities . |
| 4 | Studies are also being undertaken on the trade off between life history strategies . |
| 5 | I note what the hon. Gentleman said about the siphoning off of food aid . |
| 6 | It is important to find time for relaxation and generally winding down but also it may be helpful to ‘ rebreathe ’ four or five times a day to counteract any blowing off of carbon dioxide which may have occurred . |
| 7 | Employees may be given time off for house hunting or may be expected to do this at weekends . |
| 8 | Employers must acquaint employees of their rights under the employment protection laws , such as the right to maternity leave and the right to take time off for trade union activities ( see below ) . |
| 9 | Time off for carrying out trade union activities may require some interpretation , The Advisory , Conciliation and Arbitration Service ( ACAS ) has published a code of practice on this subject , ‘ Time off for Trade Union Duties and Activities ’ , which is available from HMSO and other booksellers . |
| 10 | She reckons if she takes time off for maternity leave she wo n't get back in . |