Example sentences of "the [noun] [conj] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the language of computer software say , this would mean careful attention to the derivation of the algorithm before a line of code is written . |
| 2 | Without this element , there would be no way of excluding planned revenge killings , and the argument is that they should be excluded from the defence because a person who plans a response to an affront or a wrong ought to ensure that the response conforms with the law . |
| 3 | The responses from the task consist of a textual name for the response and a state which selecting that response would cause . |
| 4 | Have you ever noticed the response when a car alarm goes off in a busy street ? |
| 5 | The earnings-related supplement , which was introduced in 1966 so that the value of unemployment benefit would more accurately reflect the income that a claimant enjoyed while employed , has been abolished . |
| 6 | Still , that 's what we all go for is n't it , to manfully plough through two foot deep mudholes in our be-trainered feet , to boldly stand in the pouring rain clad in only a T-shirt and to remain under canvas for three days whilst simultaneously holding both the tent and a beer can in a force nine gale ! |
| 7 | The rest of the morning I might spend at the beach , in season , or in the park or a café , reading or catching up on my correspondence , or chatting to friends and acquaintances , as the whim took me . |
| 8 | The gated road offers an opportunity for a pleasant diversion through the park and a chance to join the Knightley Way . |
| 9 | On a glorious day like this , who could wish for anything more delightful than a walk in the park and a chance to share the secrets of Rainbow 's heart ? |
| 10 | In addition to these buildings , the main exhibits in the outdoor museum consist of an original National Schoolhouse , a Presbyterian Meeting House , Blacksmith 's Forge and Weaver 's Cottage in the Old World side of the Park and a Log Cabin , Pennsylvania Farmhouse and Log Barn in the New World area . |
| 11 | There are , indeed , countless jobs we all think we could do , given the opportunity and a bit of luck . |
| 12 | Football merely provides the opportunity because a match is taking place but if they we if the football matches were n't taking place those criminal acts would be committed in another context . |
| 13 | The Rutherglen Councillors were bribed by the Glasgow candidate 's supporters , as were their wives with presents of dresses and finery , but the Dixon supporters among the Rutherglen Councillors were invited down to Dumbarton and entertained for a period of ten days , including a cruise on Loch Lomond , a climb to the top of the ben and a stay at the inns at Dumbarton , Tarbet , Luss and Port of Menteith . |
| 14 | respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and refrain from disclosing such information without the consent of the patient/client or a person entitled to act on his/her behalf except where disclosure is required by law or by order of a court , or is necessary in the public interest . |
| 15 | He takes on the role as band spokesman with relish and enjoys being interviewed , whether it be with the NME or a fanzine about to make its first appearance . |
| 16 | Whether or not a formal debate is held will depend on the purpose of the examination and a number of other factors , but it is obviously necessary to seek the client 's opinion before deciding the direction that a study should take once a number of problems have been identified . |
| 17 | Despite the concerns of the smaller parties in East Germany , the agreement adopted the existing West German system almost without change , including the provision that a party would normally need 5 per cent of the vote to qualify for seats . |
| 18 | Also , the fuse and a voltmeter ( 0–15V ) and an ammeter ( 0–5A ) , or a switched combination of these last two items , can be included to produce a neat and versatile instrument . |
| 19 | Sir Stephen Fox became Lord of the Manor and a lane still exists between Chiswick Lane and Devonshire Road , called Manor Alley . |
| 20 | In the small Essex village of Great Leighs the lord of the Manor and a Director of Barclay 's Bank stormed out of Sunday Matins when the Psalm was chanted . |
| 21 | If they 're not lucky enough to find a hostel place , they end up in bed and breakfast accommodation , without the support that a hostel provides . |
| 22 | The old hand-chiselled level was opened some years ago by the writer and a description of this , along with these others , is given in the guide to the orefield and its mines . |
| 23 | This sense of coping with the ‘ business of living ’ was one of the themes that came out from a study conducted by the writer and a colleague from the Tavistock Institute for a client in 1974 ( see Appendix One ) . |
| 24 | In July 1961 , therefore , the Conservative government of Harold Macmillan announced that Britain would apply to join the EEC and a Cabinet minister , Edward Heath , was sent to handle the entry negotiations in Brussels . |
| 25 | We stood back in the shadows hypnotized by the flames and a family group circled round them . |
| 26 | One of the Fellowship moved too close to the flames and a bull 's mask went up in flames . |
| 27 | It works along the same lines , using a printer driver to control the sending and a fax manager to look after the receiving . |
| 28 | The Germans scattered , but the Lieutenant and a corporal were killed . |
| 29 | Rutherford , 38 , was in London last night with his wife , Cathy , to collect the award and a cheque for £1,500 . |
| 30 | However , the Article dealing with special remuneration drew a distinction between the Board and a committee of the Board so that as a matter of construction ‘ the Board ’ in that context meant the Board and not the committee . |