Example sentences of "[prep] [art] [noun pl] [verb] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Nevertheless , by not extending the underskull over the chin , and by covering the lower part of the mask fabric in hair , enough jaw movement was permitted for the actors to convey speech with some realism . |
| 2 | There are three suggested routes for the pylons taking power lines from Picton to Shipton . |
| 3 | ‘ This is a moment for the governors to take hold of things and show they are running the BBC . |
| 4 | Similarly Eric Elwood , whose attitude was so positive and who played such an influential role in his two matches , was too much of an unknown quantity for the selectors to risk selection . |
| 5 | Before leaving employees , a limited situation in which it is permissible for the directors to give priority to the interests of employees should be noted . |
| 6 | Soon afterwards Chola and Mina set out for the hills to gather grass . |
| 7 | Launching the highly successful initiative under which schools are able to bid directly for the resources to become Technology Schools . |
| 8 | Milestone discovered that he did n't even have to yell ‘ Cut ’ because Brando would give the signal himself for the cameras to stop turning . |
| 9 | Doctor Granville pointed out that one of the most difficult problems facing those taking cures at Harrogate was that of ‘ the best mode of killing time while waiting for the waters to take effect . ’ |
| 10 | But the spokeswoman said the concession in no way gave the allclear for the brewers to delay action . |
| 11 | My name is and , er it appears to me , sir that you like to make life difficult for the managers to negotiate wage settlements with the employees of the company I note that your salary has increased by more than fifty percent in one year . |
| 12 | In sum , I do not think that the practical difficulties arising from a limited relaxation of the rule are sufficient to outweigh the basic need for the courts to give effect to the words enacted by Parliament in the sense that they were intended by Parliament to bear . |
| 13 | For the courts to have regard to Parliamentary material might necessitate changes in Parliamentary procedures to ensure that ministerial statements are sufficiently detailed to be taken into account . |
| 14 | This suggests that it is general practice for the courts to admit evidence of intoxication as a defence to the charge where this negatives the requisite mens rea . |
| 15 | This rate has risen significantly for the cohorts reaching Form Four from 1987 onwards ( see Table 8.1 ) . |
| 16 | It took that length of time for The Times to reach Carewscourt from London , where it was posted every morning . |
| 17 | Ribeira Brava used to be like a Wild West or oasis town where buses and cars stopped for the occupants to take advantage of coffee , drinks and food and to fill their vehicle with petrol before venturing into the ‘ Beyond ’ or the ‘ Outback ’ . |
| 18 | We pray for the efforts to bring peace , and ask for wisdom for Lord Carrington and Dr Boutros-Gahli . |
| 19 | However , we are now satisfied that we have fully identified and accounted for the areas requiring rationalisation and tighter controls within the Sekers companies , which emerged following the acquisition . |
| 20 | THERE was a fast passage for the crews taking part in Tranmere Sailing Club 's Isle of Man midnight race from Rock Ferry to Douglas despite a calm spell as the fleet left the Mersey . |
| 21 | It had now become clear both that significant moves towards greater academic independence for the colleges meant Charter changes , and that proposals for improvements in relationships had to be worked out in greater detail . |
| 22 | Preventing cause for complaint , or making swift and effective intervention when grounds for complaint come to light , are opportunities for the agencies to demonstrate competence and efficiency to media and public alike . |
| 23 | And we gazed into the little flickering fire , grieving once more for the parents brought face to face with reality . |
| 24 | This was motivated by the need for the mother to return to work or the wish for the parents to have time to themselves . |
| 25 | In practice , it is rare for the Lords to reject government measures , and there is a gentleman 's agreement among the parties in the House that a bill promised in a government 's election manifesto should be given an unopposed Second Reading ( see Chapter 11 ) . |
| 26 | All we can do for now is wait for the kidnappers to make contact . |
| 27 | If you have to change your autoexec.bat or config.sys files , you must then REBOOT ( restart by either turning it off then on or by using the reset button ) your computer for the changes to take effect . |
| 28 | ‘ We wanted to let the people of East Germany know about our support for the reforms taking place in this country , ’ Mr Baker said later . |
| 29 | These are designed for the students to practise language items which they are likely to need in a number of common situations . |
| 30 | However , the NFU and the SLF said their members were seriously concerned at the lack of a requirement for water authorities to seek a way-leave , particularly if the industry is privatised and any work carried out on private land would result in increased profits for the water company without its having to pay anything for the rights to gain access . |