Example sentences of "[that] [vb mod] [verb] [pers pn] [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | Given that over 20% of A-level papers are failed , that is reasonable : why gamble two years of lost earnings on studies that may leave you with no certificate at all ? |
2 | ‘ He may have some dreadful secret in his past that he wants to confess to you — something that may shake you to the core . ’ |
3 | In examining these conflicts and changes the particular aims of the researchers are to : elucidate the changes that occurred in the UK defence science and technology system in the 1980 's and to analyse their dynamics and interactions ; ii identify and examine the assumptions about the future being made by firms and governments to guide their current decision-making in this area ; iii consider whether clear and stable structural trends are emerging , and the factors that may influence them in the 1990's , including the transition to a single European market ; iv establish a better framework for assessing contemporary developments in defence technology policy and their consequences for other areas of science and technology policy . |
4 | Slightly clumsy hard rock that may make it in America later . |
5 | His apprehensions are fuelled by a crop of injuries that may deprive him of Paul McGrath ( hamstring ) , Kevin Moran ( bruised back ) and Steve Staunton ( ankle ) . |
6 | To inform them of who to contact if they have a problem plus benefits , discounts etcet etcetera , with particular emphasis on accrual benefits that may be lost if membership lapses , and the possible mention of loyalty benefits that may assist them in helping to recruit and retain other members . |
7 | We mourn the loss of the person who died and we respond to the change that this effects in our lives with panic or elation or anxiety or a whole gamut of emotions that may take us by surprise . |
8 | A principle of inquiry can not be something that may keep us from recognizing a clear and settled conception . |
9 | There were one or two things that may concern them ( the scratchy sound of the orchestra for one ) , though nothing that should deter them from tuning in , for the singing was generally fine , with particularly good contributions from the basses ( Michael George and Peter Harvey ) , the soprano Nancy Argenta , the tenor Andrew Murgatroyd , the ‘ cantor ’ Nicholas Robertson and the choir itself , here expanded , of course , to The Twenty . |
10 | Since her death he had never wanted to touch anything that might remind him of her . |
11 | There was not a soul in sight as Theda began resolutely to trudge down the street , looking for a lane that might lead her off the main road , which , being only of packed dirt , was already a hasty-pudding of mud which churned under her mercifully booted feet . |
12 | As president , however , he pursued a cautious policy , well aware that the majority of Americans were deeply suspicious of any involvements that might lead them into further wars . |
13 | I had the radio on low , in case they interrupted the broadcast with any bulletins that might lead me to the new Night Mayor . |
14 | ‘ I 'll trade you your ‘ binos ’ for information that might lead me to the whereabouts of Dr Charity Marlowe . ’ |
15 | Who knows what dizzy heights that might lead us to ? ’ |
16 | Many people start their marriages wondering how many affairs their partner has already had , and wondering if they can compete with the possibilities that might threaten them in the future . |
17 | His first impulse was to throw it away , to rid himself of anything that might link him with Maidstone and Maidstone 's death . |
18 | But when it is discovered that a substance harms women 's reproductive health , women of childbearing age are usually kept from jobs that might expose them to it . |
19 | Congressmen are reluctant to make a defence cut that might pain them in their own districts . |
20 | Where are the projects that might stop them from doing so in the first place ? |
21 | Also , bear in mind that the components removed from circuit boards are likely to have very short leadouts that might prevent them from fitting into the component layouts of your projects . |
22 | Generations of subservience had taught the humble Irish not to answer any question that might get them into trouble . |
23 | She was becoming less interested in any tittle-tattle he might purvey that might help her with the case than in himself . |
24 | Presentation techniques , a few things here that might help you in terms of making it interesting as it were and the actual delivery of your training your posture , keep your posture erect , but relaxed I do n't really know what that means but er er stand up . |
25 | I thought further of the great fears that the rich must possess , of misfortunes that might reduce them at last to rejoin the human race . |
26 | Were we to suppose that life was purposive , that everything was part of a planned progression due to culminate in the appearance of man or some other creature that might rival him in dominating the world , then the echinoderms could be dismissed as of no consequence . |
27 | It was dangerous , too , to appear too over-confident , or to do anything that might provoke him into making his unofficial fatwa slightly more public than it was already . |
28 | EIGHTEEN large American companies , are now testing prospective employees for genetic traits that might put them at special risk in their work . |
29 | I hope he 's one of those blokes that 'll kick her from dog to devil . ’ |
30 | ‘ He 's such a good striker with plenty of experience and ability that 'll help us in our drive for promotion . ’ |