Example sentences of "show some [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | After some initial hesitation it now seems to be generally accepted that the value should be assessed at the date of the conversion ( though it should be noted that in other contexts the courts show some resistance to any universal rule that damages are to be assessed at the date of the wrong ) . |
| 2 | City Diary : Directors show some enterprise |
| 3 | ( 4 ) that there should be visible within each school key individuals who are likely to be reliable and innovative leaders for the project and who show some affinity with and understanding of the aims and the principles behind the project ( e.g. an enlightened head , a vigorous teacher-librarian , or a sympathetic head of English ) |
| 4 | The drawings show some galls to look for . |
| 5 | Most contemporary western feminists show some concern with psychoanalysis . |
| 6 | As Dr Philip Graham of the Institute of Child Health in London points out : ‘ All normal children show some degree of aggressiveness , disobedience and antisocial behaviour : all at times show sadness , depression , anxiety and social withdrawal . |
| 7 | The largest calibre pyroclasts ( > 64 mm across ) , which usually show some degree of rounding , are known as volcanic bombs . |
| 8 | Show some powder colour work |
| 9 | The terms of reference show some overlap with those of the Crowther Committee , there was considerable overlap in the pool of CACE research on which the two committees drew , and some similarity in the recommendations offered ( see 1959 Crowther ) . |
| 10 | Icelandic cattle today still show some likeness to those of Shetland and have developed under similar environmental conditions ; the main differences are that the Shetlands are horned and now invariably black-and-white pied , whereas the great majority of Icelandics are polled and have retained the older colours . |
| 11 | We have been warned in the most solemn terms , and a Government who were responsible for the poll tax should surely this time show some humility , some willingness to listen and learn . |
| 12 | Show some determination today and start getting yourself out of the biggest rut you 're in . |
| 13 | Once you 've convinced yourself you will get out of it , think positively and show some determination . |
| 14 | Show some competence in the structures of written Standard English and begin to use some sentence structures different from those which are characteristic of speech , eg a wider range of subordinate clauses , expanded noun phrases etc . |
| 15 | The inner-city figures ( Ballymacarrett , Clonard , Hammer ) in table 4.9 clearly show some contrasts with the outer-city figures . |
| 16 | Assemble ideas , eg for a story , poem or description , on paper , or on a computer screen , or in a discussion with others , and show some ability to produce a draft from them and then to redraft and revise as necessary . |
| 17 | Show some ability to recognise when planning , drafting , redrafting and revising are appropriate and to carry out these processes either on paper or on a computer screen . |
| 18 | Show some ability to judge the appropriate length for a given task . |
| 19 | Show some ability to organise and present complex subject matter , eg putting forward a number of conflicting points of view , or weaving two strands into a story . |
| 20 | Show some ability to use any available presentational devices that are appropriate to the task , eg handwriting , typewriting , computer printout , artwork , computer graphics , desk-top publishing , so that their finished work is presented clearly and attractively . |
| 21 | % molars digested in situ : the numbers of molars in the mandibles and maxillae that show some evidence of digestive corrosion compared with the total numbers of teeth present in the jaws . |
| 22 | % isolated molars digested : the numbers of isolated molars that show some evidence of digestive corrosion compared with the total number of isolated molars in the sample ( given in appendix ) . |
| 23 | % femur heads digested : the numbers of femur heads present in the sample that show some evidence of digestive corrosion compared with the total numbers of femur heads in the sample . |
| 24 | Like you , we are committed to the NHS , and there is an enormous reserve of goodwill that you could be harnessing ; just show some evidence that you appreciate the nature of the problems we are facing , and we can all work together to establish the quality service that our patients rightly demand . |
| 25 | Against that background and the highly critical comments of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on 8 October about the attitude and behaviour of Mr. Denktash , when will the Government — and the Prime Minister in particular — show some evidence of active involvement in the affairs of Cyprus for the benefit of both communities , Greek and Turkish ? |
| 26 | Housing rents are the largest source of income under this heading , but many other services show some income . |
| 27 | If we return , for example , to the case of student protesters , we have already noted that they show some signs of a need for parental surrogates , and certainly they are seldom complete anarchists . |
| 28 | When scientists draw graphs they typically plot a scattering of points which show some pattern . |
| 29 | The 1987–8 statistics show some improvement : female postgraduates now outnumber men in social sciences , languages , librarianship and medical studies ( i.e. subjects such as pharmacy and nursing ) as well as education ( UGC 1988 ) . |
| 30 | Each year the local fete has a different theme and this photograph won second prize at the village show some weeks later . |