Example sentences of "[vb pp] [adj] with the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | An even older Sivapithecus ( 17 million years old ) has been claimed for Kenya as being ancestral to the hominid chimpanzee-gorilla lineage a relationship which is confirmed by molecular studies — and the Asiatic orang-utan lineage ; whether this animal is to be considered congeneric with the later species of Sivapithecus is disputed , however . |
| 2 | From a position where individual advertising was considered inconsistent with the professional image of solicitors and where there were rules determining the size and style even of the name of the practice on its premises , The Law Society moved speedily to a virtually deregulated advertising regime . |
| 3 | Psychoanalysis has made unfamiliar with the intimate connection between the father-complex and belief in God ; it has shown us that a personal God is psychologically nothing other than an exalted father , and it brings us evidence every day of how young people lose their religious beliefs as soon as their father 's authority breaks down . |
| 4 | Since he can not conceive of a situation where the financial accounts would be determined by the budgetary information , he suggests that users ' needs can be developed in financial accounting terms and then , if budgetary information is required , it should be made consistent with the financial accounts . |
| 5 | The truth is that Europe has grown comfortable with the now-familiar collection of projects in fields such as information technology ( ESPRIT ) , broad-band communications ( RACE ) and semiconductor technology ( JESSI ) . |
| 6 | After the hard fighting of the initial campaign Rome could have felt satisfied with the rapid conquest and prepared to stabilize and consolidate her new addition to the Empire . |
| 7 | They had slept well , eaten well , slept again and eventually got bored with the passing countryside . |
| 8 | I ca n't undersa I ca n't understand how comes she 's got involved with the first ma guy to come along ? |
| 9 | Shortly after reading that I was fascinated to come across Hugh Seton-Watson 's account , in a book written 44 years ago , of how in Eastern Europe between the wars the word ‘ Communist ’ had become popular with the poor subjects of largely dictatorial regimes because their rulers used it as a term of abuse against ‘ ordinary men and women who have asked for reforms , protested against bureaucratic abuse , or resisted the gendarmerie in the execution of some wanton brutality . ’ |
| 10 | The Greek god of the Underworld , or Unseen World , whose name has become synonymous with the infernal regions themselves . |
| 11 | Persia is seen as the spiritual , if not actual , home of rug-making and its name has become synonymous with the finest and most outstanding achievements in oriental textile art . |
| 12 | Silverstone has become synonymous with the British Grand Prix , following Mansell 's three wins there . |
| 13 | Frankie followed the boxing scene with much interest and it was through boxing that Billy had become involved with the volatile character in the first place . |
| 14 | Since moving to Knaresborough a year ago , Mrs Goode has become involved with the local playgroup where she does three sessions a week . |
| 15 | Once a student has learned how to hold his hands in defensive and offensive positions ( in many cases the positions are identical ) and he has become familiar with the basic stances , he progresses to footwork patterns and movements . |
| 16 | Some Indonesians believe the president may have become impatient with the growing criticism of his government . |
| 17 | Firbank had no close emotional attachments , save with his mother ; but in 1919 he seems to have become infatuated with the Hon. Evan Morgan , who rebuffed him by refusing the dedication of his only play , The Princess Zoubaroff , days before its publication in 1920 . |
| 18 | Following the plenum the leadership adopted a hardline approach to dissent while increasing efforts to regain the support and trust of the large numbers of people who had become disenchanted with the widespread corruption within the government and the party . |
| 19 | Nothing had gone wrong with the first two pregnancies . |
| 20 | Add to that the fact that they no longer have an interest in Ireland 's premier club championship the CIS Irish Senior Cup , and the Private Greens Senior Milk Cup , and many wonder just what has gone wrong with the senior team at Fruithill Park this season . |
| 21 | Usually eaten cold with the flavoured oil spooned over , these cheeses are also excellent when placed under a very hot grill until browned . |
| 22 | A number of specific aids which are generally declared compatible with the common market , and therefore exempt from the ban , are specified in Article 92(2) . |
| 23 | Now that he was left alone with the two women , both of whom ( he imagined ) rather admired him , Rupert felt a sense of power , though there being two of them rather limited the scope of what he could do — cramped his style , he might almost have said . |
| 24 | Only dimly , when the jar began to return to him more rapidly , did he realize he had been left alone with the mute pholy , and by then the women had begun striking their gongs and drums in a faster rhythm . |
| 25 | She had no wish to be left stranded with the horrible Mr Jefferson nor with the oily Signor Silvio . |
| 26 | The cars were painted khaki with the red cross in a prominent position . |
| 27 | When I started , my desk was piled high with the unopened envelopes . ’ |
| 28 | The family , meanwhile can be kept amused with the miniature railway , mini-farm and various family events , and if you meet at the coffee shop at the end of the day , you may even be treated to a little live music . |