Example sentences of "and [verb] [noun sg] to [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The method is only available for use with virtual storage systems , and offers access to records in three ways . |
| 2 | Using genetic engineering , the company Delta Biotechnology has inserted into yeast the human gene for the manufacture of haemoglobin , the protein that gives blood its scarlet colour and transports oxygen to tissues around the body . |
| 3 | The report noted that the industrialized countries could improve the lot of 1,100 million people living on an average per capita income equivalent to less than US$370 a year by increasing and targeting aid to countries committed to reducing poverty . |
| 4 | These are survivals of a formerly widespread practice of lighting communal bonfires on New Year 's Eve or another date near the winter solstice , originally to drive out old evils and bring fertility to crops and cattle in the coming year . |
| 5 | British Gas has been swiftly building up its interests in the new developments to build up a new earnings stream and gain access to supplies . |
| 6 | The Centre has its own library and conference rooms and has access to services for oligonucleotide and peptide synthesis and microsequencing as well as to powerful computer and database services . |
| 7 | While Syria made the appropriate public disclaimers , insisting it was serious about eradicating drugs and denying sanctuary to terrorists headquartered in the Bekaa Valley , Washington could take no independent action without risking the charge of meddling in Syria 's internal affairs and thereby still further inflaming Arab sensitivities throughout the Middle East . |
| 8 | Values , he argues , select problems and attach significance to items of knowledge and so constitute a basis of meaning that is tied to the social function of knowledge . |
| 9 | Individual partners have contributed in many ways , stressing the point that the school can identify and seek response to needs within a clearly agreed framework . |
| 10 | It is considered that a service call access scheme would enable staff to become aware and provide assistance to users . ’ |
| 11 | What racegoers contribute , and what sponsors pay in order to link their name with races and provide champagne to clients , is only about £70m . |
| 12 | Information has been collected on households ' patterns of donating money and volunteering time to charities , individuals ' motives for giving , their attitudes to charities , and their knowledge of and views of covenanting and bequeathing money to charities . |
| 13 | May we never misuse this gift by torments , sarcasm and cruel jokes but use laughter to entertain and bring happiness to others . |
| 14 | These open family meetings provide a focus for debating your own view , while learning to listen and give way to others . |
| 15 | Another argument I must meet is that while it is one thing to tolerate behaviour and remove criminal sanctions , in this case concerning homosexual activities , it is quite another thing to facilitate and give recognition to unions built on such activities . |
| 16 | Firms in the UK , it can be assumed , import goods and services from foreign firms and export merchandise to others . |
| 17 | This type of order is made ex parte , the court sitting in camera , for the object of the exercise is to enable the plaintiff to enter premises and obtain access to documents or objects without the defendant having an opportunity to remove , hide or destroy them . |
| 18 | In many cases it is she who develops an opportunity for talk with the children , following their interest in the activities provided , and pursues attention to ideas like one-to-one correspondence , comparison and so on . |
| 19 | ‘ A while ago , the Federation of Family Support Groups set up advisers at some courts to distribute leaflets and give help to families of prisoners on the spot . |
| 20 | The pitch patterns of a foreign language applied to English sound wrong and give rise to difficulties of communication . |
| 21 | The first two of these are generally the most important and give rise to rates and methods for temporal and international comparison . |
| 22 | However , the change in trade patterns induced by the creation of a CU could result in alterations to the competitive environment , and give rise to opportunities to reap economies of scale . |
| 23 | Unclear guidance on this point could cause confusion over what information should be made available , and give rise to demands for information not covered by the disclosure provisions . |
| 24 | For this need , another type of para.professional was envisaged , with sound training in all these areas , able to work with teachers and give support to teachers , and with a thorough understanding of educational principles and methods . |
| 25 | There is one for every school , of course , and this psychologist should have had more training in perceptual handicaps than an ordinary classroom teacher , and should be available to help assess the child and give advice to teachers and parents about how to help them . |
| 26 | Attention — leaders initially pay attention and give time to subordinates . |
| 27 | Both Sebokeng inquiries exposed a pattern of unlawful behaviour by members of the security forces and lend weight to allegations of unprovoked use of lethal force by security forces , like in Daveytown on 24 March when 12 members of the ANC were shot dead by the police . |
| 28 | have gained some illustrative experience of observing lessons taught , and of preparing and presenting material to classes |
| 29 | From the above , we can extract that the person doing the exercise values strong opinions , sociability , humour , assertiveness , charm , loyalty to people , thoroughness , self-discipline and intellect as strengths ; and sees loyalty to causes , lack of information and analysis , over-anxiety to please people , caution , lack of sensitivity , meanness and inflexibility as weaknesses . |
| 30 | Volunteers who give their labour free provide an important part of work done by Citizens Advice Bureaux , law centres , marriage guidance , youth work and teaching English to foreigners . |