Example sentences of "[vb -s] [noun] at [art] [adj -est] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It will be assumed for present purposes that society 's wealth is maximised when production takes place at the lowest possible cost , thus avoiding the waste of scarce resources ( the goal of ‘ productive efficiency ’ is satisfied ) , and goods and services are produced in the quantities and are of the quality demanded by consumers ( the goal of ‘ allocative efficiency ’ is satisfied ) . |
| 2 | The trouble with having lived in the Middle East for a year or two is that , wherever one goes , one is bound to run into acquaintances ; and that means drinks at the nearest bar , and more acquaintances , and finally the complete derangement of one 's intended programme , and great loss of time . |
| 3 | As we have seen , the CNAA validates courses at the highest level , with DATEC operating at the next level . |
| 4 | Every atom seeks equilibrium at the lowest energy level , giving off surplus energy as radiation . |
| 5 | A Schools Council report ( 1970 ) has emphasized that the problem is not that this sort of pupil leaves school at the earliest opportunity but that as far as school learning goes they ‘ leave ’ at the age of about 12 . |