Example sentences of "[vb -s] at the [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 31 | Solow 's book might mislead you into assuming that theorem appreciation is best learned by appreciating theorems ; but Burn looks at the raw materials that make theorems possible . |
| 32 | If one looks at the continuing difficulties in eastern Europe and the disintegration of the Soviet empire , which some now call the UFFR — the union of fewer and fewer republics — one sees that those troubles could trigger off large movements of displaced persons across national frontiers . |
| 33 | It also looks at the potential profits which British Aerospace may be able to make by selling redundant sites in Llanelli , Bathgate in Glasgow and the Cowley plant in Oxford which is due to close in the 1990s . |
| 34 | It seems to me that when one looks at the brief findings and reasons of the justices given at the conclusion of the hearing , or even if one were to look at the more elaborate reasons which they have compiled subsequently for the purpose of his appeal , then their decision was plainly wrong . |
| 35 | The case highlighted the difficulty facing a mortgagee when a person other than its borrower lives at the mortgaged premises , for such person , as confirmed by this case , may have rights or interests in that property ( although the principles of the case are not being so strictly applied as was first thought — see Bristol & West Building Society v Henning [ 1985 ] 2 All ER 606 and Midland Bank Ltd v Dobson ( 1985 ) NLJ 26 July , 251 ) . |
| 36 | The temple illustrates the animal fetishism that lies at the dark roots of Egyptian religion and which it never really outgrew . |
| 37 | An elderly woman does not want to take the risk , hastily glances at the sharp blades of the door , retreats back to behind the faded white line and waits for the next train . |
| 38 | I 've got you taped TOMMY SMITH scoffs at the tough-guy claims of Vinny Jones ( left ) , the Wimbledon ace who is in trouble with the FA over his video outburst . |
| 39 | It is now possible to quantitate radioactivity in HPLC eluates at the lowest amounts practicable with the β- ram Flow-through monitor , available from Lablogic . |
| 40 | For most motors the static torque/rotor position characteristic exhibits a rapidly diminishing return in terms of torque produced as the phase current approaches its rated value [ see Fig. 3.1(a) ] , indicating that magnetic saturation or the stator and rotor teeth occurs at the higher currents . |
| 41 | For instance , treatments are listed for such conditions as suppurative pneumonia , cerebral oedema and purulent nephritis , obviously requiring highly skilled veterinary care and sometimes remedies at the highest potencies . |
| 42 | It is not worthwhile chasing non-replies any further for experience shows that where little interest exists at the preliminary stages , the possibility of completing a deal will be small . |
| 43 | Wolfenden also hints at the other motives behind the widespread public indignation . |
| 44 | Moreover , Kemp hints at the diverse uses of perspective which offer a rich commentary on European history . |
| 45 | Football : Hazard hints at the missing gifts |
| 46 | The images on show reflect the initial choice of photographers themselves , rather that of the awards judges at the final stages ( 11–21 Feb ) . |
| 47 | Its tasks include finding out how the cladding around the nuclear fuel rods deforms at the high temperatures that might follow a loss of cooling water . |
| 48 | In 1883 she and Ann won the consolation doubles at the Northern Championships in Manchester . |
| 49 | There is an argument that treason is a more serious offence , since it strikes at the very foundations of the State and its social organizations , but treason is so rare that it is surely permissible to treat homicide as the most serious form of crime . |
| 50 | It strikes at the very fundamentals of a free press , by placing a cost barrier on access to information . |
| 51 | ‘ Poseidon ’ remains at the Contemporary Arts Museum from 30 May to 26 July . |
| 52 | They just want something that runs about and barks at the right times . |
| 53 | Their comprehensive service goes from booking planes , ferries and trains at the best rates through to hotel bookings and visa emergency services . |
| 54 | And faces at the glutted shop-windows |
| 55 | Fine roots grow very freely from the nodes where the root growth thickens at the lower nodes . |
| 56 | She stops at the two cars and then goes to the one with the woman from Ty Fach because the girl is in the other one . |
| 57 | Akroteria were later added in bronze : Victories at the apices and basins at the outer angles . |