Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pron] in [noun] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | If we are to understand the feeding habits of the species , therefore , we must consider it in relation to the whole ecology of the species , and its relations to other species . |
| 2 | So it was a great disappointment to discover that she was quite unlike all the other home-bred horses , and that she would give nothing in return to those who cared for her and bestowed affection upon her . |
| 3 | This may show itself in attempts to ‘ beat the system ’ . |
| 4 | Where that can not be achieved , the formation of separate partnerships under a single firm-name may be a more successful method of preserving unity ; ( 2 ) the rivalry mentioned above will commonly show itself in relation to the profitability of each office . |
| 5 | A cairn marks the crossroads , and although the outrageously boggy path will cover you in peat to the armpits , you may hug yourself in delight to be walking in empty country again , as the cries of ‘ Look , Mam . |
| 6 | A cairn marks the crossroads , and although the outrageously boggy path will cover you in peat to the armpits , you may hug yourself in delight to be walking in empty country again , as the cries of ‘ Look , Mam . |
| 7 | His novels , whether for young or adult readers , are centred on boys in the process of growing to manhood : he does not probe in depth into the feelings of his young heroes , but he does develop them in relation to events in which they may play convincingly passive or active roles in the fortunes of war . |
| 8 | You use this form to apply for leave and must submit it in advance to your manager . |
| 9 | A further discussion with Sir Henry led us to agree that the telegram must be delivered , but that I should take it in person to the Editor and see if something less embarrassing could be agreed . |
| 10 | After the er Police Act nineteen sixty four had been in force for some years and when the government of the day which you supporters in the nineteen seventies and later , tried to erm modify it in order to er make a dovetail with local government reforms which we supported . |
| 11 | He placed the course in what was , to our minds , a very reasonable perspective , saying that we were here to teach our particular specialities , but obviously there would have to be give and take , in that we would adapt ourselves to the students ' needs , and they would adapt themselves in turn to the sort of thing which we felt capable of teaching . |
| 12 | I would devote myself in future to my family . |
| 13 | Brothers turned against brother , and married women could find themselves in opposition to their own family , in duty to their husband . |