Example sentences of "[adv] be on the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This lack of interest may only be on the part of one partner . |
| 2 | His confidence that God 's existence could be demonstrated from the natural world made him a favourite target for those who felt it could only be on the basis of God 's special revelation of Himself that faith could be justified . |
| 3 | If he is liable to the plaintiffs at all it can only be on the basis of professional negligence . |
| 4 | ‘ Perhaps we can cheer him up with the news that he 'll only be on the ward for a couple of days . |
| 5 | Otherwise , rejection may only be on the ground of infringement of ‘ sovereignty or security ’ ; neither a claim to exclusive jurisdiction by the state of destination over the subject-matter with which the document deals , nor the fact that no cause of action would exist under the law of that state is a proper ground for rejection . |
| 6 | They wo n't be needed today , as the Inspecting Officer is just finishing his inspection of the band , and the parade will shortly be on the move . |
| 7 | Three of Linfield 's transfer listed players , Ricky Wade , Lindsay Curry and Jeremy Robinson could shortly be on the move . |
| 8 | They slid on to the bench opposite us , making pleasantries about how cold the weather had become and that we should soon be on the road for Somerset . |
| 9 | A new breed of ‘ green ’ car could soon be on the road , thanks to university research scientists . |
| 10 | I think it 'll soon be on the tourist map . ’ |
| 11 | The few remaining travellers in Gloucestershire say that they 'll soon be on the move , and predict fresh clashes with the police this summer : |
| 12 | The words and phrases they need for meetings , negotiating , and presentations will no longer be on the tip of their tongues but at their fingertips . |
| 13 | I suspect that it will involve largely the same personnel , but they will no longer be on the strength of Her Majesty 's inspectorate and will work for the funding council responsible for further education and sixth form colleges . |
| 14 | All were CPSU members and Yazov , Yanayev and Kryuchkov had been politburo members , though after the reorganization of the party in July 1990 [ see p. 37614-17 ] , following the March abolition of its constitutional monopoly on power [ see p. 37299 ] , government ministers could no longer be on the party 's ruling bodies . |
| 15 | It is believed intelligence services have discovered that at least two ‘ mainline bombers ’ are missing from their normal haunts and may already be on the mainland . |
| 16 | ( b ) Registered land If the husband and wife hold as tenants in common , a restriction will already be on the register to the effect that a disposition by a sole proprietor of land ( not being a trust corporation ) under which capital money arises will not be registered except under an order of the Registrar or the Court ( Land Registration Act 1925 , s58(3) , Land Registration Rules 1925 , r213 and Land Registration Rules 1989 , r6 ) . |
| 17 | Quite apart from the political fallout , there is the nagging worry that the economy may already be on the brink of recession . |
| 18 | Despite their unusually erratic season , it has been hard to argue against the premise that Liverpool 's name might already be on the Cup . |
| 19 | These spaces will overwrite any characters which may already be on the screen . |
| 20 | ‘ I knew I would still be on the road . |
| 21 | It had not occurred to her that the newspapers might still be on the trail of Puddephat 's widow . |
| 22 | DIR created by CREATE/DIRECTORY DCL command since , when these are later read from LIFESPAN , it is unlikely that any of the files originally contained in these directories will still be on the system . |
| 23 | but the brochure would still be on the desk so to speak of the sales office |
| 24 | If they had said this about the Paris workmen , Louis would still be on the throne … |
| 25 | And , er , what 's the likelihood you 'll still be on the picket line a year on ? |
| 26 | ‘ I think the first clue I had that I might still be on the team was when your mum pitched up to inspect the body . ’ |
| 27 | Only McManaman , with a serious knee injury , will still be on the sidelines when they return to Villa Park tonight . |
| 28 | Perhaps efficiency has turned into dumping and state-aided advantages enjoyed by only a few industries here , but both sides should still be on the record . |
| 29 | You should always be on the lookout for the markings which can be transformed to suit your own ends . |
| 30 | They must always be on the lookout for the stalking feline hunter , whose aim is to get as close as possible before beginning the chase . |