Example sentences of "[vb infin] [prep] [noun sg] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , this does not mean that they will become invalid — they will remain as evidence of achievement in their own right . |
| 2 | As for the speed of the machine I can not comment as lack of time with the machine did not allow us to perform our usual tests . |
| 3 | In some cases mastery of the ‘ hidden curriculum ’ can almost compensate for lack of ability . |
| 4 | No amount of procedural fairness could compensate for lack of knowledge of the complexities of the law . |
| 5 | Not all such performances are inspiring , however , and a plenitude of decibels does not compensate for lack of quality . |
| 6 | Local natives believe that , eaten or worn as decoration , they will act as protection from injury . |
| 7 | As a result , Sir Thomas has resolved that he can no longer act as go-between in respect of the prince 's letters to yourself . ’ |
| 8 | The point that my hon. Friend has made was graphically illustrated by the hon. Member for Livingston ( Mr. Cook ) , who is reported as having said that if Labour were to introduce its devolution plans he could not act as Secretary of State for Health for England and Wales . |
| 9 | Alternatively , a dealer may act as agent on behalf of the issuer , placing paper with investors on a best endeavours basis . |
| 10 | Should an individual wish to take an S/NVQ who already has a qualification relating to the funeral service , that qualification will not give direct credit exemption but can count as evidence of competence . |
| 11 | ‘ Mixed fund ’ assets which partly back taxable life assurance business and partly exempt pension business will qualify for deferral of corporation tax on chargeable gains when a life assurance company transfers all or part of its long-term business to another company , according to a new Inland Revenue statement of practice ( SP 7/93 ) . |
| 12 | From April 1991 all written-off debts more than two years old will qualify for relief from VAT . |
| 13 | ‘ Private Eye ’ must wait for decision over libel retrial |
| 14 | At least we know it did n't fall through lack of effort . |
| 15 | They anticipate that OC use will act like pregnancy on breast cancer risk and thus be associated with a reduction in risk at older ages , It would be a great relief to young women now if there was indeed such a decreasing risk . |
| 16 | ‘ … we must act with moderation in order to avoid increasing the powers of the medicines to an undue extent by such trituration . |
| 17 | Memory , the dynamic of past consciousness , can translate into resistance in order to shape a new time to come . |
| 18 | The question of Germany 's frontiers , still unsettled today as a matter of strict international law , will likewise fall into place as part of any new arrangement in Central Europe . |
| 19 | Gel Mist is especially useful for those with curls or perms because it helps your curls fall into place without frizziness . |
| 20 | Trade unions have a statutory right of notice and governors must always act in accordance with employment law . |
| 21 | Playing squash was the only time Penny wore a bra — without it , as she said , her boozums would bounce from wall to wall faster than the ball . |
| 22 | ‘ But if they become part of the post-1994 set up , clever non-producers will join the company that pays the best price — and could jump from company to company on a regular basis , ’ forecast Nestle 's chief milk buyer , John Ross . |
| 23 | I could never fall in love with fibatube . |
| 24 | Downstairs you 'll fall in love with meadow colours — pinks , greens and cream — which fill the room with country air . |
| 25 | what about we , and if I , if one of her suppliers I asked them , if I said well okay , if we feature your outfit here , how much lead time you ne , do you need from order to production ? |
| 26 | The haulier will not necessarily know from week to week what products are to be transported — if any — but must have a range of vehicles available to cover all eventualities . |
| 27 | IT is high time that we stopped this charade of swearing allegiance to the Queen and her heirs and successors because we do not know from time to time who they are . |
| 28 | Some of these we will discuss in detail in Chapter 5 . |
| 29 | Viewed from an overhead perspective , Rufus can stomp from block to block with impunity but falls to his death if he makes a wrong move . |
| 30 | Doth glance from heaven to earth , from earth to heaven ; |