Example sentences of "[vb infin] [adj] [noun] of [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was anticipated , however , that at least during the first stage Gorbachev would make extensive use of emergency powers , granted to him in September , to introduce reforms by presidential decree . |
| 2 | The repository would make extensive use of cement and concrete as ‘ engineered ’ barriers . |
| 3 | The objective of the course provision is to produce office professionals who can make extensive use of technology but who are able to accept responsibility and operate heuristically as well as technically within organisational systems . |
| 4 | ‘ Even with respect to the equality issue there will still only be a difference of degree ; the Conservatives might not want the income distribution to become far less equal than it is , and the Labour Party might not want complete equality of income distribution . ’ |
| 5 | For private medical insurance premiums for someone aged 60 or over to qualify for tax relief , the contract may only cover specific types of charge . |
| 6 | Diane White will explain how Zanussi 's range of combination ovens , cookers , microwaves and fridges can make light work of Christmas cooking . |
| 7 | The different thicknesses of glass will absorb different frequencies of sound , and the inner lining will also absorb some sound , so you should get a good overall reduction in the noise level . |
| 8 | Through delegation you can make proper use of specialist skills which may be at your disposal . |
| 9 | It will compare different methods of recruitment , identify opportunities for involvement and stress the importance of a programme of social events . |
| 10 | By identifying the characteristics of each type , interesting information emerges about the ways in which different teachers can elicit different types of behaviour from similar pupils . |
| 11 | Of course it would be meaningless to add and subtract different units of measurement like pounds and dollars . |
| 12 | Even a one-way ( headquarters to driver ) link could deliver money-saving changes of schedule to the driver . |
| 13 | You can make different kinds of mask for a witch or a pirate , or more elaborate ones for a masked ball . |
| 14 | Although the new experimental science of genetics was now turning its back on Lamarckism and the idea of directed variation , the paleontologists could still influence popular understanding of evolution . |
| 15 | well considered induction procedures , which may include specific forms of training |
| 16 | In spite of the increasing sophistication and complexity of many middle-range theories of social action or behaviour , these value-components may introduce confusing elements of ambiguity and illogicality , as well as weakening the empirical reference of the theories . |
| 17 | The Hargreaves Report ( ILEA 1984 ) showed that schools can achieve a great deal on their own and that they can outweigh parental lack of interest . |
| 18 | Unsure about what Kingman really advocated , Roger could only mutter polite words of assent . |
| 19 | Members of the York branch of the Embroiders ' Guild will demonstrate different styles of needlecraft at the city 's Treasurer 's House over the weekend . |
| 20 | Also different accounting conventions will yield different measures of depreciation . |
| 21 | — Members of Croft Sports and Social Club can now enjoy free games of snooker , pool and even a free juke-box every Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday . |
| 22 | Stated briefly , these theories argued that employees would demonstrate high levels of effort and performance if their social and intellectual growth needs were met in addition to the desire for mere financial reward . |
| 23 | See how you , your partner and all your dependent children up to age 18 can enjoy real peace of mind for just one weekly payment from only £1.20 a week — around 17p a day ! |
| 24 | Not only does its technology guarantee absolute consistency of product quality ; it also enables us to ensure ready availability in the face of a continued growth in demand . |
| 25 | Strong state elites may pursue corporatist modes of policy-making because they recognize that their capacity to steer the modern expanded state is enhanced if they can incorporate the expertise and legitimacy available from major functional blocs . |
| 26 | This does not make it any the less disturbing and below we will discuss contemporary styles of delinquency in greater detail . |
| 27 | We have no wish to ruin the stationers who make a profit in this way but , if you are studying and making notes correctly , you will need vast quantities of paper , which you clearly can not afford to buy in this costly fashion . |
| 28 | The Corporate Report takes the view that published accounts should include additional indicators of performance via additional statements , such as statements of value added , employment reports , statements of money exchanges with governments , etc . |
| 29 | Perhaps companies should never seek divisional costs of capital but should have several different rates to apply to different businesses . |
| 30 | Generally speaking , but not necessarily , including the rarer Japanese papers , card or paper can be a lot cheaper to use than fabric , especially since the majority of pressed flower pictures do not need large amounts of backing . |