Example sentences of "of [v-ing] to this [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But instead of sticking to this problem , which is interesting in itself , Yockey makes wild extrapolations in a futile attempt to show how the classical concept of information can be applied to problems in generating information . |
| 2 | Sport sponsorship was an excellent means of contributing to this end . |
| 3 | Erm , could you tell me erm something about how you felt about the change of coming to this house , you know whether you enjoyed it ? |
| 4 | So people have to devise ways of adapting to this gap between what they want and expect from society and the means they have available to obtain these things . |
| 5 | Merton put forward five possible ways of adapting to this gap . |
| 6 | probability , at least ) to offend whilst on bail , and ( ii ) that a custodial remand is the only justifiable way of responding to this prediction , lesser methods of prevention ( e.g. through bail hostels or other methods ) being likely to fail ? |
| 7 | Furthermore , it highlights the suitability of referring to this type of project for testing out the appropriateness of applying the notion of punishment to probation practice . |
| 8 | Leeds worked hard to use the sources to provide a chronology of the development of brooch types ( 1933 ) and the extremely dubious assumptions he made have coloured a great deal of thinking to this day . |
| 9 | Madeleine had no intention of agreeing to this suggestion and , throughout the long journey back in the car , she remained as close to him as the gear lever allowed , and whenever an opportunity presented itself , leant over and kissed his cheek . |