Example sentences of "[coord] [vb base] [to-vb] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Will he also consider , as a provisional measure , initiating steps which would enable a magistrate or judge to supervise the interrogation of a defendant charged with a terrorist offence ?
2 The Bank can choose what rate of interest or rediscount to charge the discount houses .
3 Negotiations are still continuing for other locomotives or unite to attend the event .
4 Many can also be grown as tall specimens , winding stems around a stout pole or tripod to create a pillar of blossom .
5 The application of power or influence to settle the conflict .
6 Succeeding Mike Perry , the director behind the quick-fire acquisitions programme which first put the group into direct competition with world cosmetics leader L'Oréal , and later prompted old rival Procter & Gamble to join the chase , he is a marked man .
7 If you are thinking of setting up a new group , or want to arrange a reunion , please contact the Alumni Office , at the address on page 3 .
8 If you have a culinary query or want to share a tip with other readers , Linda Fraser and Janette Marshall can help you
9 When Swan heard that Harvey was at the Ministry of Transport , he tried to draw him out on the subject of motorways in Warwickshire , but the junior Minister in charge of roads said that this was not the time or place to discuss the subject .
10 You may then enter the type of change you require and then carry this out on only the current record or elect to make the change globally , that is on every record with similar field entries .
11 TUFTED CARPET are made by stitching the yarn through a woven polypropylene backing and either left in loops or cut to give a pile surface .
12 List MdBs must emulate them if they wish to safeguard their place on their party 's list or hope to win a constituency seat at the next election .
13 The payer ( unless issuing a summons ) should produce the plaint note or summons to enable the court to identify the plaint number of the case .
14 I think , that the movers of two four seven did not create , or seek to create an intention of concern , but you know there 's something else that many speakers have done this week when they 've come to this rostrum .
15 Suppose , for example , that the police seek to remove a person 's clothing , or to take fingerprints when they are not authorised to do so , or persistently seek to question a person who makes it plain that he has no wish to answer , or seek to enter a house when they have no search warrant or a defective one .
16 It is then shaken out with fork or machine to aerate the hay and allow the wind to pass through it .
17 Whether you choose to set yourself the task of becoming an accomplished windsurfer within seven days or opt to learn the sport at a more leisurely pace , Windsurfing in a week will prove as invaluable a companion as your buoyancy aid .
18 Materials for environmental or other field-work may include cameras and tape recorders , or simply measuring tapes and surveying equipment , but in many cases there will also be a work-card or outline to guide the activity .
19 Having learnt to sail in a sail boat like the Topper you can move on to more complex boats with confidence or continue to exploit the versatility and convenience of this single-hander which has become the best selling sail boat in Britain the one design nature of the Topper , due to its injection moulded hull , is perfect for racing and secondhand values remain high .
20 At the same time , the conflict between competing factions among the Romans themselves meant that the Visigoths could intervene against one or other party , or try to exploit the situation for their own gain .
21 Many will not register and simply evade or try to evade the tax .
22 If you ca n't use a credit card the next best options are a crossed cheque , a postal order , or try to persuade the company to take cash on delivery , once you 've had time to inspect the goods , of course .
23 Philip Williams has drawn a distinction between Labour party leaders who are Path-finders , who look for new solutions or try to lead the party in new directions , and stabilizers , who are concerned above all with preserving party unity .
24 She came home in despair and went back to the clinic to work rather than spend the Sunday alone , or try to pass the time with friends .
25 ‘ They 're afraid he 'll skip the country , or try to intimidate the victim .
26 If the calculated starting rate does coincide with a resonant rate the designer can either elect to use a lower frequency clock or try to reduce the resonance with additional damping .
27 Howard gazes out of the window of his official car at people in the streets , trying to read the expression on their faces as they wait for buses or try to cross the road .
28 Or try to get a copy of GUIDE PATROL .
29 If you have overseas students in the room below who cook curry at all hours , you really have only two choices : learn to enjoy curry or try to get a room change .
30 Cook separately , or use to stuff a turkey .
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