Example sentences of "[subord] a [adj] [conj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Where a relative or friend of a person in custody inquires as to his whereabouts , that person should normally be told unless the detainee objects or unless any of the factors , noted above , justifying delay , apply . |
| 2 | Reduction of such insect populations will in turn reduce the fish population , which depends on a diversified , rather than a straightened and uniform , channel . |
| 3 | As a party , the Republicans , in electoral terms , remain weak below the presidential level and Reagan 's victory in 1980 can now be seen as largely a personal rather than an ideological or party triumph . |
| 4 | She wandered aimlessly along until a red and silver taxi cruised past . |
| 5 | On the other hand , if an individual or organization already owns a share on which options may be purchased , and a liability is expected to rise within the near future which can only be met by the sale of the shares , the cash flow from that sale may be secured by the purchase of put options . |
| 6 | When the itching does begin it is probably because an allergic or sensitivity reaction has been set up . |
| 7 | Whether a top-down or bottom-up approach is used , this categorization , though useful in creating a structure , often obscures similarities between items that have been placed in separate categories . |
| 8 | It is not a geographical accident of birth that determines whether an individual or group is going to be rich or poor , but a question of class location . |
| 9 | Not as much as a normal or coffee . |
| 10 | These are the sort of boots I would prefer to use for autumn and winter walking when a tough and study boot is required . |
| 11 | For example , when a Mozambican and expatriate doctor are working in the same hospital , the expatriate may have access to more drugs . |
| 12 | When an individual or group feels separated from some aspect of their lives ( psychologically , but usually in connection with the work situation in particular ) , they suffer ‘ alienation ’ — the symptoms include feelings of powerlessness , meaninglessness , isolation and self-estrangement . |
| 13 | The commander , as an al-Qadhadhfa and ally of the Magharba , should teach them a lesson . |
| 14 | Whether its effect is direct or indirect , as an antecedent or buffer , or whether it is availability or perceived availability that is important , are all issues which have been controversial . |