Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pers pn] at a [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | Lock your door , set whatever device will rouse you at a definite time ( cooking-timer , flashing alarm clock , vibrator ) — set it to go off in eight minutes . |
2 | We will do it at a nice steady pace , ’ he said . |
3 | to grow things you 've got ta do it at a specific time if you 're gon na wan na plan |
4 | It 's good practice to use three balls in rotation in cold weather , one being in play on any one hole , and the two others remaining in your pocket where your body heat can keep them at a reasonable temperature . |
5 | Next Wednesday , a score of television bigwigs will meet him at a special seminar at the Department of Trade and Industry , part of the D T I 's efforts to boost British exports . |
6 | That fundamental divide will put them at a permanent disadvantage in endeavours to provide quality services to the citizen . |
7 | Efforts by the EC to introduce a tax last year were frustrated by the Bush administration 's opposition to the concept which European industrialists claimed would put them at an unfair disadvantage in world markets . |
8 | Even though your school may not have the most modern and well equipped building set in extensive playing fields serving a prosperous suburb this need not put you at a great disadvantage in marketing the school . |
9 | If reserved for his personal use , it might put him at a certain advantage over his employer . |