Example sentences of "a [noun] [vb -s] [pron] the " in BNC.

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1 We can define the unknown in broad terms — " What would increase our margins here ? " — and this is really defining a search area In essence a question tells us the answer with which we would be satisfied : if our thinking can get us to this point we can stop that line of thinking .
2 A rucksack gives you the means of carrying everything you need without putting any demands on your arms .
3 Er someone tells him that , a policeman tells him the best way to look at it is if you were locked out your house
4 Cleaning your tack properly once a week gives you the vital opportunity of checking that stitching is in good order and that the parts where metal rests on leather ( such as reins and stirrup leathers ) are not too worn .
5 A dial gives you the running total of the amount of gallons the cartridge has deal with , so a new one can be ordered in good time .
6 To access the newly created variables , the pointer variable followed by a gives us the variable pointed to .
7 Lodging an application gives you the option of pursuing full patent protection in 60 countries , and proves the idea was yours first .
8 High authority in an organization gives one the power to design organizational structure , make adjustments to its technology , motivate its participants and resist interference and opposition from within and outside the organization ( Benson 1977 ) .
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