Example sentences of "[subord] an [noun sg] ['s] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If an experiment 's possible outcomes are O1 , O2 , O3 , … and a theory predicts that each outcome Oj may occur with probability Pj , and the outcome actually observed is On , then this observation gives the theory a backing of Pj |
| 2 | Even if an owner 's first reaction is hostile , quite soon after action may be forthcoming . |
| 3 | Because an army 's main aim may have been the devastation of land , the destruction of its produce , and the seizure of moveable property , there can be little doubt that war 's chief victims were those who , if they did not live within reasonable distance of a defended town or garrisoned castle , ran great risk to their personal safety . |
| 4 | This is less practicable for the smaller firm , but all firms should incorporate in their selection procedures a judgment on whether an applicant 's educational background appears to fit him or her as a candidate for the examinations . |
| 5 | Mis–perceptions tend to occur when an individual 's limited capacity to give attention to competing information under stress produces tunnel vision or when a preconceived diagnosis blocks out sources of inconsistent information . |
| 6 | Since 1981 , however , as an authority 's total spending rises above a standard level , set by central government for each individual authority , the proportion of additional expenditure met by the centre drops , thereby placing a heavier burden on local rates and deterring increased expenditure . |