Example sentences of "[vb base] for [art] [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In many cases the large size of a company , which is the source of its market power , may enable it to make cost savings which , although not fully passed on , more than compensate for the distorting effects of an uncompetitive market structure . |
| 2 | Once the winter rains have passed , Delhi experiences two months of weather so perfect and blissful that they almost compensate for the climatic extremes of the other ten months of the year . |
| 3 | Field Chairs are not paid for their additional responsibilities , nor do they automatically receive any remission of teaching ( though most fields have developed arrangements which partially compensate for the considerable demands of the post ) . |
| 4 | However , most people who join the industry feel that the interesting nature of the work and career opportunities more than compensate for the unusual hours they are expected to work . |
| 5 | It rubs hoarding space with Howard Hodgkin , whose paintings sell for a million pounds and more . |
| 6 | But what does " arguing a case " mean for a literary studies essay ? |
| 7 | Rachel groaned as her alarm sounded the following Monday morning and , rolling over , she flicked the button to silence it , then lay for a few minutes staring at the ceiling . |
| 8 | The outcome of the local government election showed little change for the main parties , and SDLP MP Eddie McGrady said the Secretary of State would see the results revealed nothing that he did not already know . |
| 9 | Final selection of the project , approval of the project for inclusion in the capital budget , setting of project implementation controls and post-audit review account for the remaining stages of the project cycle are covered in detail in chapter 5 . |
| 10 | The combination of fire and family probably account for the striking personalities of Ella Burrows and her daughter . |
| 11 | The completion accounts shall consist of [ a statement of net assets of the business drawn up at the transfer date and a profit and loss account for the xx months then ended and such additional notes as the Vendor 's accountants shall deem reasonable ] and shall be prepared , in order of descending priority , with due regard to the concept of materiality in accordance with : |
| 12 | The completion accounts shall consist of [ a statement of net assets of the business drawn up at the transfer date and a profit and loss account for the xx months then ended and such additional notes as the Vendor 's accountants shall deem reasonable ] and shall be prepared , in order of descending priority , with due regard to the concept of materiality in accordance with : |
| 13 | Since the patients in Newcombe and Ratcliff 's study sustained penetrating missile wounds of the brain whereas those of Hécaen and Sauguet suffered from naturally occurring lesions it is possible that aetiological differences account for the discrepant findings . |
| 14 | Until the FRC and its cohorts have made substantial progress in imposing uniformity in accounting matters , the profession will continue to be criticised because companies account for the same things in different ways . |
| 15 | We believe that methodological limitations of the lactulose hydrogen breath test may explain the present results and account for the reported controversies . |
| 16 | It also seems Auxetophones account for the large numbers of records made by both candidates for the American Presidential Election of 1908 , which were recorded by Victor , the Gramophone Company 's American partner . |
| 17 | Three major causes account for the ensuing periods of upheaval which culminated in the establishment of a less formal relationship between the press and the political parties in the late 20th century : |
| 18 | 2 Add the mushrooms and spring onions , then stir in the tomato purée and soured cream and simmer for a few minutes . |
| 19 | Simmer for a few minutes . |
| 20 | Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is thickened . |
| 21 | Add a cinnamon stick or a few slices of fresh root ginger , then simmer for a few minutes — check it has a good flavour , then remove the spices and add 450g/1lb chopped rhubarb . |
| 22 | Dawn Adams and Ann Welsh received the Charles Whiteside memorial trophies for their 1500 displays , with the Norman Graves award for the best boys middle distance win going to Liverpool 's Paul Lamb . |
| 23 | As the music begins , concentrate for a few moments on relaxing your body in the usual way . |
| 24 | He was my foursomes partner for a few years in international golf and there is no better way to assess another 's playing ability . |
| 25 | Sweden , who beat England last month , need only avoid a heavy defeat in Poland a fortnight today to head the group and qualify for the final stages . |
| 26 | One exception is that the Menil Foundation specifically asked for the Philip Wilson Publications imprint for the eagerly-awaited Volumes II and III of David Sylvester 's Rene Magritte , catalogue raisonne , Vols . |
| 27 | At this point we might begin to talk about ‘ the state ’ as something which extends beyond government ( and especially beyond the Government of the day ) and the part which it plays in ordering our lives through its claims to guarantee , represent and provide for the common interests of its citizens . |
| 28 | By far the most effective arrangements presently available are those which : ( 1 ) provide for the continuing partners to have the option to acquire the share in the firm of an outgoing partner ( which overcomes the tax problems noted in Chapter 10 and offers some desirable freedom of manoeuvre to the continuing partners without ordinarily causing any disadvantage to the outgoing partner ) ; ( 2 ) finance the purchase of the share of a partner who dies before retirement by way of insurance effected on the lives of each of the partners the proceeds of which are declared to be held on trust for the partners for the time being ; ( 3 ) finance by endowment insurance the purchase of the shares of partners whose retirement can be predicted ; ( 4 ) ensure that in any case which is not or can not be sufficiently covered by available insurance ( eg payments to a partner who is expelled or who otherwise leaves the firm before normal retirement date ) payment of any capital sum is spread over a period so to reduce the burden on the continuing partners without imposing any great hardship on the outgoing partner or his estate ; and ( 5 ) impose on each partner an obligation ( Clause 14.02 ) to take out adequate ( as discussed with all the partners from time to time ) retirement provision for the benefit of himself and his familyso as not to impose any burden in that respect on the firm , which in former times would have accepted responsibility . |
| 29 | Others long for the new horizons , the flexibility and choice it will give them . |
| 30 | Send for the above offers or mail order details to : The Bradley Gallery . |