Example sentences of "['s] [noun pl] be [prep] [art] " in BNC.

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1 For in a similar vein to the criminal ‘ enemy ’ , the researcher 's activities are across the bounds , a challenge to be taken on , attacked , and , destroyed or at least to be denied .
2 So far as the privately rented sector was concerned , the government 's proposals were for the automatic decontrol of all dwellings with a rateable value over £40 in London and over £30 in the rest of England and Wales .
3 On the other hand , after seeing what he was doing with his electrified guitar , it is entirely possible that Mr Rossi 's aficionados are of the opinion that they are getting the best of both worlds .
4 George 's hours are in the pre-pack .
5 Gloucesterahire 's roads are among the worst in Britain .
6 But Mr Thomas said : ‘ Hamilton 's plans are in a greater stage of flux than any other .
7 But Mr Thomas said : ‘ Hamilton 's plans are in a greater stage of flux than any other .
8 Eleven months later the new Secretary of State said that he was equally committed to a very substantial expansion in student numbers , and stated that the government 's plans were for an increase of 50,000 by 1993 .
9 In this important respect , the Institute 's exams are in a stronger position than ever before , following the agreement of the firms with the largest numbers of students to provide nominees to examining positions on a planned basis ; and smaller firms have expressed support as well .
10 I had a bottle of VP Rich Ruby wine , and Darren 's tablets were in the house , and I had some pain killers .
11 Whatever one 's views are about the most appropriate professional staff to work with older people , the reality is that social works are the influential voice .
12 We do know what Jack 's views were of the Christian and sexual morality : ‘ There is no getting away from it : the Christian rule is ‘ Either marriage , with complete faithfulness to your partner , or else total abstinence . ’
13 None has explicitly stated that married women who provide security for their husband 's debts are in no different position from other sureties .
14 Thus consultations by Reading 's affiliates are in a ratio of 6:1 to the numbers of Scottish Ph Ds produced .
15 The Treasurer reported that the Society 's funds are in a healthy state , again the details are given later in this Journal .
16 Keeping a foot in both camps is made easier because the bid committee 's offices are on the same floor as his own at Manchester Theatres Ltd .
17 Magill 's offices were towards the top of a modest tower on midtown Madison .
18 One of today 's letterbombs was to a farmer with convictions for cruelty to animals , the other to a cat breeder .
19 A shop specialising in children 's books is on the Grossmunsterplatz .
20 Roman 's words were like a drug , pouring over her , evoking those helpless , hypnotic feelings of need and desire and hunger all over again .
21 The world 's eyes are on the soaring dollar .
22 No , one suspects that Chesky 's eyes are on the till , a suspicion confirmed by the billing on these 1962 recordings as ‘ DDD ’ .
23 Burun 's eyes were on the nearing dust cloud .
24 Theda could not but feel sorry for her , but Benedict 's eyes were on the lawyer , who had paused .
25 ‘ And Hilary 's strengths are on the mathematics/scientific sides ( as my own were ) .
26 That at least was the rationale behind the nepotism , though in practice Nicolae Ceauşescu 's brothers were as little use to him in the final analysis as Napoleon 's brothers were to the beleaguered emperor .
27 The lacewing 's ears are at the base of each forewing , and cause the wings to fold whenever they pick up the bats ' echolocating sounds .
28 [ … ] How shocked one 's ears are at the Paris Opéra by the unpleasant and continual noise made with his baton by the conductor .
29 I mean , you can understand that light coloured breeches make it easier for the judge to see where the rider 's legs are against a dark horse .
30 When the backs of the person 's legs are against the toilet bowl or bed , arrange their clothing and push on the front of their hips to help them sit down .
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