Example sentences of "[art] [noun] [to-vb] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Extend the algorithm to deal with a general dividend and divisor , and include a test for overflow ( i.e. when the quotient can not be represented in n bits ) . |
| 2 | The total symbolism of the novel shows that it is ‘ about ’ alienation , depression , and the inability to cope with an ever-increasingly impinging world : it is in the details that the references to anorexia are revealed . |
| 3 | The condition affects the peripheral area of the retina , including the rod cells which help vision in poor light , and can result in progressive ‘ tunnel vision ’ and ‘ night blindness ’ , the inability to see in the dark . |
| 4 | The time limit for submitting the return may be extended by the inspector if it can be shown , to his satisfaction , that there is a reasonable excuse for the inability to submit by the prescribed deadline . |
| 5 | The inability to enter into an understanding with them is due to our limitations , our lack of perception as to what we are and what this ‘ world ’ really is . |
| 6 | He slipped his arm around her and they walked through the park to sit on a secluded seat there . |
| 7 | Fremantle 's motion was put to a vote and rejected and it was agreed to recommend that new fire-proof Foreign and Colonial Offices should be built on part of the park to conform with a general plan for rebuilding the area . |
| 8 | The grounds were that the work which the appellant offered to carry out when he presented himself to Mr. Burt and Mr. Hughes as a qualified accountant ( and the remuneration that he gained the opportunity to earn as a result ) were services to be provided by him as a self-employed fee-earning accountant , and therefore were to be provided neither under a contract of employment nor by virtue of his holding of an office within the meaning of section 16(2) ( c ) of the Theft Act 1968 . |
| 9 | The 12 Palestinians were not immediately deported but were given the opportunity to appeal against the order , and on Jan. 23 the government revoked a deportation order against one of five Palestinians from the West Bank . |
| 10 | Article 15 of the second directive gives cancellation rights to all individual contracts except those of six months or less and is amended to exempt where the policyholder has had , for example , the opportunity to reflect on the policy terms before contacting the insurer . |
| 11 | I am glad to have the opportunity to debate in the House today the White Paper which we published in July this year entitled ’ The Citizen 's Charter ’ . |
| 12 | Mount Charlotte Investments , the hotel group , offers the opportunity to invest in a stockbroker . |
| 13 | Passion offers schools , colleges and community venues the opportunity to invest in a vast wealth of information about our work during the 80 's and then draw from that information in a more creative and challenging way . |
| 14 | I hope that all hon. Members representing Northern Ireland will take the opportunity to invest in the economic future of the Province . |
| 15 | However , with changing attitudes in society , questions are being raised about the morality of denying girls the opportunity to sing in a cathedral choir . |
| 16 | An elicitation procedure is designed to provide a child with the opportunity to respond to a specific set of stimuli ; the relationship between a stimulus and the child 's response is then taken as an indication of the child 's mastery of a particular aspect of language . |
| 17 | Unless Opposition Members are prepared to stand up and pledge that they will meet the costs of every private home , no matter how high and heavy , our proposals for 1993 will overtake most of their objections , and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to respond to the debate . |
| 18 | I am grateful to have the opportunity to respond to the debate . |
| 19 | The Prince of Wales also cancelled plans to attend Royal Ascot to take the opportunity to recover from the back injury he aggravated at polo on Sunday . |
| 20 | It was only after the demise of the ruling reptiles that the class had the opportunity to capitalize on the evolutionary advantages which propelled them to the dominance they have enjoyed ever since . |
| 21 | What had been happening was an assumption of power on the part of the Vietminh and the demonstration that a communist party could seize the opportunity to capitalize on the power of nationalism at a moment of unparalleled opportunity . |
| 22 | Well I 've already said about the bulk transfer Giro , I quite honestly do n't know whether any other option can be given to people , they 've given the option to defer their pension with the Post or their present scheme , transferred it new company scheme or take out er the money and take out a personal pension fund er I suppose there might be a possibility of offering people after a certain number past a certain number of years the opportunity to remain within the fund they 're in but er the contribution and who , who makes a contribution may be a problem , but that 's the only other option I can see . |
| 23 | The game against the Belgians affords Rangers the opportunity to go through a complete year without losing at home in any competition . |
| 24 | She slipped the newspaper cutting into the top drawer of her bedside chest , then took the opportunity to go for a walk by herself , without Josh . |
| 25 | For your evening entertainment you should try to take the opportunity to go to the theatre or enjoy a concert or maybe you would prefer to relax in one of the many wine cellars or bars . |
| 26 | IN THE UNITED STATES , citizens are presented with the opportunity to go to the polls at frequent and fixed intervals to elect at national , state , and local levels a host of legislators , executive heads , councilpersons , officials , and even , in some states , judges . |
| 27 | Executive responsibility — as part of a team the solicitor has the opportunity to participate to a greater degree than an outside solicitor in the commercial decisions resulting from advice . |
| 28 | Two of the prime needs of adolescence , I have found both from my own experience and that of my children , are those for privacy and the opportunity to participate in a subculture . |
| 29 | Senior personnel officer Liz Tait said : ‘ People who come to the party always say they have the time of their lives because they can mix with their former workmates and also have the opportunity to participate in a ware sale . ’ |
| 30 | As part of their studies , Scottish students will also have the opportunity to participate in a work placement in Germany or Portugal . |