Example sentences of "start by [verb] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Beccaria starts by looking at the justification of the right to punish ; he concludes that it is to be found in the social contract whose central tenet he declares to be ‘ the greatest happiness of the greatest number ’ ( it is possible that he is responsible for originating this particular cliché ) . |
| 2 | This chapter starts by looking at the issue of control and discipline , and the related skills of questioning and reflection . |
| 3 | The strategy thus usually starts by aiming for the ideal result but having two other results in mind . |
| 4 | He starts by sitting on the side of the plinth , and the physiotherapist may use mobilizing techniques to reduce any spasticity in the patient 's trunk or arm . |
| 5 | They were to start by talking to the officers in the Drugs Squad that Nicola had met . |
| 6 | I started by looking at the chromosome patterns , of course — remember the men who are born with an extra Y chromosome , who show aggressive behavior and antisocial tendencies . |
| 7 | Always hitting straight , he started by launching into the left-arm spin of Henry , whom he twice lifted over long-on for six . |
| 8 | They started by working on a property while they were carrying on other employment , and then turning that property into hotel accommodation . |
| 9 | The Lasius fuliginosus in the experiment started by walking between the two trails , and then moved across to the stronger trail in such a way as to balance the odour strengths sensed by their two antennae ( Figure 6.5 ) . |
| 10 | We usually start by looking through the Yellow Pages and ringing up companies to ask if they will give donations and prizes . |
| 11 | Start by looking at the stocks carried by builders ' merchants in your area . |
| 12 | We start by looking at the colour of the beer and then we try the smell . |
| 13 | When I use a well-known television series as a starting point I start by talking to the children about what we 're going to do and the way we 're going to work : " We 're going to make up a play together . |
| 14 | I start by agreeing with the right hon. Member for Birmingham , Sparkbrook ( Mr. Hattersley ) that asylum seekers should be guaranteed good legal advice and representation . |
| 15 | Start by scraping off the existing glue residue from the underside of the bridge , and from the table , with a Stanley knife . |
| 16 | Yeah , right , then you 'll scrub that one out like that , cos you 've done that one , alright , then you pick another word and you look for it , right look for Grumpy G R U M P Y and you start by going across the top , alright ? |
| 17 | Start by measuring in a rough circle around the dog 's throat and up over the ears , and then add a further 5 cm ( 2 in ) to this figure . |
| 18 | We can start by looking at the input figures . |
| 19 | Sceptics could start by looking at the reality of the Sizewell capital cost . |
| 20 | We will start by looking at the parametric problem P3 . |
| 21 | This chapter will start by looking at the potential for politicisation in later-Stuart England , and show that most of the issues which divided the parties at this time had roots which dug deep in society . |
| 22 | A user might start by looking for a map of London , when he really wants a map of Camden ; he might believe that the more specific subject ( Camden ) will not be covered independently . |
| 23 | When it became known that people in many developing countries remained free of the major killer diseases of Western civilization , it was obvious that medical research into these illnesses should start by delving into the question of what these people were doing , or not doing . |
| 24 | The teacher in the infant school can start by capitalising on the interests and the innate curiosity of the children aged 5 or 6 . |
| 25 | We will start by attending to the part played by political parties and interest groups . |
| 26 | While an experienced teacher might start by working with the whole class , drawing the more reluctant children into the drama through the excitement of the drama itself , full of dramatic tension , rich in imagery , there 's much to be said for working in the classroom with small groups . |
| 27 | To get into position , the patient can start by sitting on the side of the plinth , going down gently to lie on his back , and then turning over . |