Example sentences of "[to-vb] [noun pl] at [det] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 As well as lines , Sumitomo had to install filters at each end of the lines to check that traffic that ought to be kept on the LAN does not disappear on to the WAN .
2 Pupils and Staff will be pleased to direct you or to answer questions at any time .
3 The Soviet Union was doing everything possible to ‘ prevent interference from outside and to neutralise attempts at such interference ’ in socialist countries undergoing dramatic political change in Eastern Europe , notably East Germany .
4 If made ex parte , the application must be filed a reasonable time before the hearing subject to the power of the court to hear applications at any time .
5 The underwriting agreement will normally impose an obligation on the offeror to notify underwriters at that stage of the numbers of shares they will be required to take up , assuming the offer becomes unconditional .
6 The research team succeeded in getting their prize pair of chimps , Austin and Sherman , to flash images at each other and to respond appropriately by fetching the object signified for the other or to return empty-handed if it were not there .
7 Mr Patten did not respond except to say he was concerned about the future well being of the territory and he was ready to start talks at any time .
8 The University will assume that it is free to approach referees at any stage unless the candidate 's application stipulates otherwise ( i.e. candidates who wish a referee or referees to be approached only with their specific permission and/or if they are being called for interview on the final short list or are in receipt of a conditional offer , are asked to state such requirements explicitly alongside the details of the relevant referee(s) ) .
9 The theatre management urged him to take a holiday , but he refused , not wanting to disappoint the audiences who were still rushing to get seats at each performance .
10 No , it was too late to change places at this stage of his life .
11 To develop ideas at this stage means taking risky decisions , so the BTG must have the cash to throw after promising ideas .
12 She occupied herself with studying a map on the opposite wall because she knew she would have to change trains at some point .
13 Each year the rating authority fixes a rate in the pound and the occupier is obliged to pay rates at that poundage .
14 It was quite difficult to get flights at this time of year ; when we first applied they said , come back when we know our schedules , and when we went back , they said sorry , nearly everything is booked up .
15 ‘ I do n't know why they bother to have gates at this school , ’ remarked Mildred , as another three pupils soared over the wall on their brooms .
16 The most probable takers are likely to be in the category : under 45 ( under 40 for women ) , high flyer , mobile worker in the sense of wanting to change jobs at some stage and well-off older people who are not covered by company arrangements .
17 As a consequence , they dislike having to attend incidents at this time which are so serious that action can not be avoided .
18 We 're in a position to exchange contracts at any time , but the solicitor , it 's up to the solicitor
19 Account executives must have a head for figures and a feeling for spending the client 's money wisely because they may need to explain costs at any moment .
20 Next , feel free to ask questions at any time if you 're confused by anything .
21 Giving people time and confidence to ask questions at this meeting is important .
22 There is no need to ask questions at this stage just for the sake of it .
23 No , all that 's strange about this is that those two ever came to touch hands at any point .
24 Mrs Hawkins reported that she had been unable to take photos at this location as she had first to finish off a slide film , but will soon be in a position to take the required photos and also others to be displayed at the A.G.M. and then stored in the village archives .
25 ‘ If they are not able to improve services at that level of spending they are not using the money efficiently and to the real benefit of the people in the town , ’ he said .
26 ‘ In terms of ideas , I had been trying to produce pictures at that time which had a very flat , two-dimensional feel to them , being torn between what I think are two different ends of photography , but which both have that quality .
27 The information provided in this prospectus is correct at the time of going to press , but the course programme is subject to continuing development and the University reserves the right to make changes at any time , before or after a candidate 's admission .
28 We must have permanent service , surgeons must be able to register patients at any time even during the night , our system must be running 24 hours a day , seven days a week . ’
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