Example sentences of "[indef pn] [prep] [adv] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Unlike lead , which the fuel companies eventually proved only too pleased to take out of petrol , sulphur does nothing for either the performance or longevity of diesel engines and it contributes to acid rain . |
| 2 | He said nothing for almost the whole of the twenty minutes , until he got up and carried his plate and cup to the sink and then said , as he left the room , ‘ I see . |
| 3 | But he insisted he knew nothing about either the debt or the court case because the bill had not been sent to his home . |
| 4 | ‘ The problem is that we know nothing about either the land or the people , ’ Alexei said . |
| 5 | Although useful information , this demonstrates nothing about either the quality or quantity of the services they provide . |
| 6 | He had not said , Frankly , Peter , you are not up to being Archdeacon , he had instead emphasized the need for someone from outside the diocese , for someone with ecumenical experience in urban work , for someone accustomed to ministerial care . |
| 7 | Someone with accountancy training can be extremely helpful in the preparation of Schedules of Special Damages and if your department is large enough to need some form of dedicated management , this can often best be provided by someone from outside the law as solicitors do not make the best managers . |
| 8 | Past Bracken Hill beyond Out Brough I looked down at Bainbridge snoozing in the sun before dropping down the last half-mile to the green and the Post Office for something to still the dust . |
| 9 | Our brokers knew nothing until 4pm the day before our announcement . |
| 10 | The tribunal itself need do nothing to further the appeal , other than making available the notes of evidence and the chairman 's record of the hearing . |