Example sentences of "[Wh det] [modal v] [verb] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Killing the fatted calf is another Biblical phrase which ought to act as an antidote to killjoy Christmases . |
| 2 | They were to make perambulations , distinguishing between those districts which ought to remain in the forest , and those which ought to be put out . |
| 3 | Severe bruising to the ribs can not be satisfactorily dressed or protected within the rules of competition , but female competitors can use breast shields which may extend over the injury site . |
| 4 | In my view the dock company is not entitled to any statutory immunities which may attach to the port authority . |
| 5 | It is clear that under a system of well-conceived planning the resolution of competing claims and the allocation of land for the various requirements must proceed on the basis of selecting the most suitable land for the particular purpose , irrespective of the existing values which may attach to the individual parcels of land . |
| 6 | Such reversals , which may last for a period of several years , have been observed on the east coast . |
| 7 | At present , however , there is a student gap , which may last for a few weeks or a few months , separating the exemptions from the day on which a person enrols on a full-time course of education . |
| 8 | Expectant mothers , for instance , treated in isolation by doctors and hospitals , and without their own female relatives around to help them , flock to childbirth classes where often strong social contacts are made , which may last throughout the period of coping with a young baby and longer . |
| 9 | The word " plants " includes mosses and algae which may grow after a while in damp habitats ( e.g. 2,10 and 12 ) . |
| 10 | There is an immense difference between the political systems of fascism and of liberal democracy , either of which may exist in a capitalist society ; and no one can doubt that the history of the world would have been very different if the fascist powers had been victorious in the Second World War . |
| 11 | Nor do I consider that any in-house tariff which may exist in the Home Office need be disclosed . |
| 12 | A memo may carry a reference which may consist of the sender 's and typist 's initials and/or a reference number |
| 13 | The ulcer in both sexes has a hard floor , which may feel like a small button just under the skin surface , varying in size from the barely discernible to the size of a finger-nail . |
| 14 | But besides unintentional incorrect reporting in newspapers there is also the problem of bias , much of which may emanate from the political stance taken by a newspaper in an uncensored society . |
| 15 | The Americans have announced food-aid , know-how and investment support schemes , and $200m of credit which may go towards the $1bn ‘ stabilisation loan ’ requested by the Polish government . |
| 16 | Each point lying on an intersection will have a unique symbolic representation ( which is infinite to the left , but which may terminate on the right ) in terms of symbols 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 . |
| 17 | ‘ You should be aware that we are presently seeking leave to commence legal proceedings in connection with the Regulations and accordingly this payment is made without prejudice to any right to recover any payments made pursuant to the Regulations which may arise as a result of legal proceedings , or as a result of any future extinguishment or reduction of any liability under the said Regulations or otherwise . |
| 18 | The key point in such a engagement letter is the client agreeing to indemnify KPMG etc against any and all losses which may arise as a result of the transaction other than in circumstances of KPMG 's gross negligence . |
| 19 | In that context , the designation by article 5(1) of the Convention of the courts for the place of performance of the obligation in question expresses the concern that , because of the close links created by a contract between the parties thereto , it should be possible for all the difficulties which may arise on the occasion of the performance of a contractual obligation to be brought before the same court : that for the place of performance of the obligation . |
| 20 | These five workers have been forced to become adept at tackling the complete range of jobs which may arise on the farm over the year . |
| 21 | This maxim is generally quoted as explaining certain implications which may arise from the fact that , or the circumstances under which , an owner of land grants or demises part of it , retaining the remainder in his own hands . |
| 22 | Static welfare losses that arise from departures from competition in output markets are set against longer-run , dynamic gains which may arise from an increase in the supply of innovations that come about in less than perfectly competitive markets . |
| 23 | As it is not possible to anticipate in advance all the infinitely variable circumstances which may arise in the future , we feel ourselves , albeit reluctantly , forced to agree to a limited extent with that concession . |
| 24 | As it is not possible to anticipate in advance all the infinitely variable circumstances which may arise in the future , we feel ourselves , albeit reluctantly , forced to agree to a limited extent with that concession . |
| 25 | If you countersign this letter in agreement , we will treat you as such for the purpose of regulated work which may arise in the course of future assignments . |
| 26 | look please at item four , on page one , three , four second paragraph , the contingency fund is designed to provide funds in order to pay for major repairs or replacements which may arise in the future these accounts do not include the contingency fund despite strong recommendations from , can you explain please Mr ? |
| 27 | A method for illustrating the intermediate and final outcomes which may arise after the occurrence of a selected initial event ( Reference 5 ) . |
| 28 | Firstly there is the question of efficiency which may depend on the parsing algorithm , the machine used and the computer language that the system is written in . |
| 29 | At the time of writing it is possible that the organisation Food From Britain will assume responsibility for marketing and controlling organic foods , which may result in a new logo to certify organic foods . |
| 30 | Richardson , Texas-based Micrografx Inc warns that it has uncovered corporate funds mismanagement in its Japanese subsidiary Micrografx , KK which may result in a loss of $500,000 , and it will likely take a provision for the non-recurring loss in the fourth quarter ; the company further realigned its worldwide operations to respond to changes in software purchasing trends and the costs of marketing products and services and expects to report a loss for the fiscal . |