Example sentences of "it reach [n mass] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ( Objects lose different fractions of their kinetic energy before catastrophic disruption ; for example , the 29-m stony asteroid entering at 45° has had its kinetic energy reduced by ablation and deceleration to 10Mton by the time it reaches 10km altitude . ) |
| 2 | If you look at the trends in the incidence of mental confusion in residential homes ( all categories , that 's local authority , voluntary , private ) , it 's gone from 15% in 1980 by small stages until it reaches 24% in 1987 . |
| 3 | Anglian Water Authority claims that the water drawn off from the lake is still safe despite these problems because of the treatment it gives the water before it reaches people 's taps . |
| 4 | Without tyre squeal or wheelspin , it reached 30mph in 3.4 , 40 in 4.8 , 60 in 9.8 and 100 in 25.7secs . |
| 5 | The simplest reported that two Octopuses at Portsmouth Sea Life Centre required the use of two giant beer coolers from the Carlsberg brewery to chill the Solent sea water used in the tanks when it reached 22°C . |
| 6 | The food was described as tasteless and monotonous , and often cold by the time it reached people housed some distance from the kitchens . |
| 7 | As people tried and failed , the cash on offer accumulated until it reached $17,000 on the day Ed went on court . |
| 8 | This was a revenue capable of startling , if unpopular , growth : in its peak year , 1638/39 , it reached £83,000 , six times the average for the reign of Elizabeth . |
| 9 | Difficulty Full walk 3 , Short 2 Start 6½-mile walk Sea-front , Eyemouth , grid reference 946645 ; 4½ mile walk Coldingham ( car park in village centre opposite war memorial , grid reference 902659 ; take B6438 signposted St Abb 's , turning right at end of village in road signposted ‘ Sands ¾ ’ ; opposite ‘ unsuitable for motors ’ sign take path parallel on left-hand side of road and follow to beach where turn left to start walk directions as 4 ; 3-mile walk St Abb 's nature reserve visitor centre ( turn off by sign for St Abb 's Head ; to start walk , go to right of coffee shop to reach road , and take waymarked path opposite , on left-hand side of road and parallel to it reach 30mph road-sign , where turn left on path sign-posted St Abb 's Head ) ; grid reference 913675 OS maps 1:50 000 67 ; 1:25 000 NT 86/96 ( Pathfinder 423 ) Refreshments Full range in Eyemouth ; pubs and shops at Coldingham ; café and hotel at Coldingham Bay ; shop at St Abb 's ; coffee shop at the St Abb 's visitor centre |