Example sentences of "[prep] [art] [noun pl] [verb] [noun] " 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 | Although striking an important psychological blow by coming out on the winning side against his main challenger , Wasps ' Steve Bates , he admitted : ‘ Even though I am the man in possession , it would be just as easy for the selectors to pick Steve . ’ |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | Soon afterwards Chola and Mina set out for the hills to gather grass . |
| 8 | It must have been difficult for the teachers to organize things even before the arrival of the evacuees , who had problems of their own , of course , adjusting to a major change in lifestyle . |
| 9 | Launching the highly successful initiative under which schools are able to bid directly for the resources to become Technology Schools . |
| 10 | As the sections on industrial and housing development show , this dispersal has resulted in considerable problems as well as opportunities for the counties surrounding London . |
| 11 | Just to er the Leeds point , er it is actually a stated aim of the Leeds development plan to make adequate provision for the communities housing needs during the plan period , by identification of sufficient land for new dwellings , targeting of some provision for social housing , need groups and support for renewal of the existing stock . |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | 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 . ’ |
| 14 | A spokesperson for the Pistols told NME this week : ‘ The boat trip will go ahead , regardless of the fact that Steve may not , at this time , be in a position to join the band . |
| 15 | But the spokeswoman said the concession in no way gave the allclear for the brewers to delay action . |
| 16 | Watch too for the ladies stack heels and boots in denim . |
| 17 | But it does recognize the need for the educators to find ways of helping them cope . |
| 18 | This bull was to serve as a model for the letters canonizing Gilbert of Sempringham and Wulfstan of Worcester in January 1202 and in May 1203 . |
| 19 | 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 . |
| 20 | This request gives rise to an action for the coheirs to obtain Titius ’ share of the estate in so far as it exceeds that sum . |
| 21 | 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 . |
| 22 | 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 . |
| 23 | 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 . |
| 24 | They would shuttle between many silos : too hard for the Russians to verify arms control agreements . |
| 25 | This rate has risen significantly for the cohorts reaching Form Four from 1987 onwards ( see Table 8.1 ) . |
| 26 | It took that length of time for The Times to reach Carewscourt from London , where it was posted every morning . |
| 27 | erm in general we must remember that Iran was erm stating very clearly that it was exporting it 's revolution and there were statements which came out from the Iraqui from the Irani revolutionary committee that they were against the Arab states at the time and that they were very committed towards liberating Israel through Baghdad and such statements was coming , so obviously erm the Arabs had to stick together according to charter of the league of Arab states , which everybody was a member of , and Iraq being subjected to war it was natural for the Arabs to give Iraq support . |
| 28 | 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 ’ . |
| 29 | We pray for the efforts to bring peace , and ask for wisdom for Lord Carrington and Dr Boutros-Gahli . |
| 30 | The length of the bill makes it easier for the birds to reach fruit and the bill colour may help them to recognise their own species , of which there are about forty . |