Example sentences of "[prep] an [adj] and [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sometimes , a judge will be particularly impressed by a mellifluous and seductive plea put up on behalf of an accused and will sentence leniently to the point of mistake . |
| 2 | The left-hand miniature shows the Visitation against an architectural and landscape background . |
| 3 | They may also start with an individual and search for a location . |
| 4 | Solos come with an elasticated and drawcord waist , cut to length legs , two side pockets and a zipped rear pocket , and a baggy cut which allows you to climb , scramble and walk without restriction . |
| 5 | It is contemptible for a Government to behave in that way about an important and constituent part of the United Kingdom . |
| 6 | Sir : Dr Paul Robertshaw ( 3 October ) suggests that the frequent practice of the rich ( typical libel plaintiffs ) to pass on their damages to charity acts ‘ as an additional and self-legitimating , incentive to take awards through the ceiling ’ . |
| 7 | We have to find a way to utilise our fifty thousand members as an educational and propaganda machine . |
| 8 | Indeed a prime aim of the museum is to inspire a new interest in archaeology and in the biblical era ; in addition to hosting travelling shows the museum intends to function as an educational and study centre . |
| 9 | This Council had been firmly established as an advisory and executive board by the start of the fifteenth century . |
| 10 | During the 1530s this number was substantially reduced , and a small , select group was formed , compact enough to act as an advisory and executive board . |
| 11 | It suddenly moved , walking in an uncoordinated and jerking movement , straight towards her . |
| 12 | The idea was to move away from an elitist and centralist view of things , yet it was to be a long time before such changes were implemented in the Government 's media , and it might well be argued that they have not progressed very far to this day . |
| 13 | As usual , it is lagging behind on an environmental and health issue . |
| 14 | Hale 's eyes stare knowingly at the viewer , a human sacrifice to an alienated and consumerist culture . |
| 15 | It is one of Callinicos ' main concerns to relate the constellation of ideas and cultural practices trading under a conception of the postmodern condition to an inadequate and escapist politics : the claim , as one of his own critics has had it , that ‘ the conditions that sustain oppression can be altered piecemeal ’ ( Patton , cited , p. 85 ) . |
| 16 | The personal involvement of the pupil , both at an individual and group level , is important in building up enthusiasm for learning . |
| 17 | At an academic and policy level the debate over the pros and cons of insider dealing has run its course ; those in favour of regulation have won . |
| 18 | In this he was much assisted by an enthusiastic and expert collection of civil servants . |