Example sentences of "[subord] [verb] [noun sg] to [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But it proposed no changes in the law of libel , other than to provide redress to victims of untrue statements which were not defamatory . |
| 2 | The character of the whole place is best assessed by walking down from the castle rather than climbing east to west . |
| 3 | But meeting the neighbours who knew who she was and that her mother-in-law had moved to another county rather than come face to face with her — that really frightened her . |
| 4 | She lay there , half submerged , bruised , cold , but mercifully unhurt , with her eyes shut , and waited hopefully — anything rather than come face to face with the scorn and irritation in that man 's face again . |
| 5 | ( 11–12 February 1778 ) as if to add insult to injury , Leopold received Mozart 's letter telling him that he had not yet finished his commissions for the Dutchman : |
| 6 | These were first designed to keep out horses and motorcycles from the Bernwood Butterfly trail in Oxfordshire while allowing access to wheelchairs . |
| 7 | Essentially , it outlines means for getting France around EC laws while paying lip-service to federalism and political union . |
| 8 | The 1988 Act has altered the position by giving governing bodies increased powers and greater financial independence while retaining accountability to parents as a whole . |
| 9 | Several of the Feltham type cars were in use to the end and were driven to the demolition site at Penhall Road , temporarily , while awaiting transport to Leeds . |
| 10 | While putting pen to paper , I notice that , though everybody is well aware of his British Open , his record in the US Open is seldom reported . |
| 11 | — Peter Sellers , telling reporters of a heart attack he had while making love to Britt Ekland . |
| 12 | Impartial Guidance : Magistrates are expected to decide whether to grant access to parents , guardians or custodians , and , if they do so , to determine the conditions of access . |
| 13 | A spokesman said : ‘ We are considering whether to change advice to Britons . |
| 14 | The full time Welfare Officers of the Association represents individuals at War Pension Tribunals , and offer professional advice on legal matters and housing , as well as handling day to day welfare problems . |
| 15 | They are also invaluable when explaining treatment to patients and relatives . |
| 16 | Thus to consider a professional-client relationship when relating professionalism to teaching is made even more difficult since it is impossible to view this relationship in personal terms . |
| 17 | That metaphor of the curriculum as forbidden territory to ministers was directly challenged by Mr Callaghan 's speech at Ruskin College , Oxford , in October 1976 . |
| 18 | When bidding farewell to Porua , I tried to extract from him some word of praise for my activities on behalf of his paper . |
| 19 | The pleasant environment created by such displays helps to improve staff morale and encourages productivity , as well as adding prestige to business premises and public buildings . |
| 20 | The modus vivendi was not signed , but it was promulgated in January 1948 in the minutes of the Combined Policy Committee so as to avoid reference to Congress or to the United Nations , which would have been necessary for a formal international agreement . |
| 21 | The surveyor should ensure that his inspection is carried out so as to avoid damage to contents and to the property . |
| 22 | It is ICI 's policy to manage all of its activities so as to give benefit to society , ensuring that they meet relevant laws and regulations ; that they are acceptable to the community at large ; and that their environmental impact is reduced to a practicable minimum . |
| 23 | The focus of attention is upon whether the national law could be interpreted so as to give effect to Community law obligations . |
| 24 | It is important that constituents should be able to consult us about confidential matters , but surely we should not go so far as to give comfort to murderers and bombers , as has been suggested . |
| 25 | Polo-playing Major Hewitt , 34 , was first drawn into the royal circle as riding instructor to Diana and Prince William . |
| 26 | Rogers ' experience of American family life in the early part of the century was of a cohesive group exerting a powerful religious influence over its members ( with a taboo on dancing , playing cards , drinking , smoking , etc. ) , as well as expecting commitment to family demands ( coming straight home from school ) and fulfilment of family expectations ( gaining entry to the University of Wisconsin ) . |
| 27 | When elected councillors were given the chance to judge the film , 127 councils voted to approve its exhibition to adult audiences , whilst seven went so far as to permit entry to 14-year-olds . |
| 28 | The NCCK 's General Secretary , Rev Samuel Kobia , said the Kenyan people need to know their rights and obligations in a democratic environment , as well as having access to information concerning their country 's affairs . |
| 29 | So now you have three weapons when standing face to face with someone who wants to hurt you : physical power , surprise and deception . |
| 30 | Practice — Discovery — Privilege against self-incrimination — Action for damages for fraud and breach of trust — Plaintiffs obtaining order requiring defendants to disclose information and documents — Proviso prohibiting use of information in criminal proceedings — Defendants claiming privilege against self-incrimination — Whether proviso effective to protect defendants — Whether plaintiffs ' claim proprietary so as to defeat claim to privilege — Whether claim for infringement of rights pertaining to commercial information — Supreme Court Act 1981 ( c. 54 ) , s. 72 |