Example sentences of "[vb mod] [be] [vb pp] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | It should be noted the original cost of the stock is a sunk cost and therefore is irrelevant in establishing the cost of manufacturing Abrasive . |
2 | Louis Blom-Cooper , QC in the Listener , Bernard Levin in the Observer , Leo Abse , MP in the Spectator all called for an immediate inquiry , while Julian Symons in the Sunday Times , C. H. Rolph in the Times Literary Supplement , Mervyn Jones in the New Statesman all declared categorically that Meehan was innocent and should be granted a free pardon under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy . |
3 | Surely we all agree that no one should be served a short measure . |
4 | Participants signed a protocol to a treaty creating a Central American Parliament , providing that deputies should be elected no later than 36 months after the treaty was constitutionally ratified by each state , and that such elections should take place in accordance with the electoral laws of the respective countries . |
5 | Since there are likely to be a few worms present , even in adult dogs , in spite of the diversion of the majority of larvae to the somatic tissues , it is recommended that adult dogs should be treated every six months throughout their lives . |
6 | Weaned pups and adult dogs should be treated every three months . |
7 | Since horses of any age can become infected and excrete eggs , all grazing animals over two months of age should be treated every 4-6 weeks with an effective broad spectrum anthelmintic . |
8 | He demanded a ‘ windfall tax ’ on their bonanza and said those who gamble on currencies should be treated the same as horse racing punters . |
9 | Indeed , his insistence that punishments should only reflect the harm done to society and have nothing to do with subjective intent would seem to imply that the accident-prone should be treated the same as those who cause harm by design ! |
10 | Dealers insist that paintings should be treated the same way because of the auctions for dealers only , where ‘ dead ’ stock is exchanged and where new prices are set . |
11 | Labour 's reaction to that is that local authority inspection should be made the universal norm , with local authorities inspecting the schools which only they are allowed to run . |
12 | Some feminists would expand this argument to suggest that the political and/or ethical discussion should be made an explicit part of the methodology of philosophy . |
13 | Perhaps well-meaning legislators and , indeed , contrite lawyers should be taught a little game theory . |
14 | 17.39 ( i ) Pupils should be taught the conventional ways of forming letter shapes , lower case and capitals , through purposeful guided practice in order to foster a comfortable and legible handwriting style . |
15 | Copper devices should be replaced every two to five years , depending on type . |
16 | However , these strips will not seal large gaps and should be replaced every two years . |
17 | However , the Court of Appeal in R & B Customs Brokers Co Ltd v United Dominions Trust Ltd [ 1988 ] 1 WLR 321 , following the House of Lords ' decision in Davies v Sumner , considered that the phrase " in the course of a business " should be given a uniform interpretation in all consumer protection legislation . |
18 | Earthworms obtained in this way should be given a good rinse immediately — but use of the dilute permanganate solution does not damage the lawn and the well rinsed earthworms are perfectly safe to feed to fish . |
19 | Cast iron systems should be regularly painted ( gloss paint outside , bitumastic paint inside ) to prevent corrosion , and all gutters should be given a good clean out every autumn to get rid of leaves , dirt , moss and tennis balls . |
20 | For a few days they should be given a cool , shaded position ; after that as much light as possible . |
21 | Professor Williams argues that the phrase ‘ without consent ’ should be given a narrow legal interpretation . |
22 | During the summit , Heads of Government will decide whether the European regions should be given a greater role in decision making in the Community . |
23 | It breeds in caves , and should be given a reasonable amount of space , — a 24″ tank for a pair . |
24 | He suggests that children should be given a comprehensive range of civil and legal rights including the right to vote , to manage their own financial affairs , to direct and manage their own education and to control their own sex lives and |
25 | Mr. Beloff submitted that , by parity of reasoning , the same words in section 39(11) should be given a wide meaning , and not the somewhat narrow interpretation sought by Mr. Langley relying on Bank of England v. Riley [ 1992 ] 2 W.L.R. 840 . |
26 | Secondly , along with the development of the training and enterprise councils , Britain 's sectors should be given a key strategic role . |
27 | A man who could decree that the waiters should be given a disgusting breakfast prior to serving their masters with cold ham , kedgeree , scrambled eggs with smoked salmon , grilled wild mushrooms , devilled kidneys and much , much more , was a man who deserved to have his teapot emptied over his scrofulous head . |
28 | If the matter is to be discussed with the miscreant partner at all he should be given a genuine opportunity to put his case to all the other partners . |
29 | ‘ Clearly it is right the bench should be given a balanced view representative of all sections of the community . ’ |
30 | The Directive also provides that contracts must be drafted in " plain intelligible language , the consumer should be given a proper opportunity to examine all the terms " , and any ambiguities in drafting should be interpreted in favour of the consumer . |