Example sentences of "that [verb] [adj] a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The mentality that produces such a procedure is not just unacceptable itself — as well as irksome to would-be candidates . |
| 2 | Miss Philimore had behaved pleasantly enough , but there had been a calculating set to her narrow mouth that made such a gesture seem unlikely in the extreme . |
| 3 | Under the more favourable conditions of their past , they had developed into the remarkably beautiful and striking breeds that made such an impact on the visitors to the early cat shows . |
| 4 | Do you know of anywhere that offers such a service ? |
| 5 | The difference in the electrical properties of the metals provides the force that drives such a current . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ Our legal adviser told us that using such a route could even lead to the club being closed down if their investigations opened up a real can of worms . |
| 7 | We are still negotiating , but let it be perfectly clear that we shall not accept a text that involves such a commitment . |
| 8 | But away from the glamour … away from the headlines was the sad story of two broken marriages … a new future falling flat in Australia … and worse of all a disease that haunts many a sportsman , many a famous face … alcoholism … |
| 9 | The immediate practical problem that confronts such an approach is how to determine what items do exist in an ontologically fundamental sense ; or , to phrase it differently , what objects do qualify as " genuine " ontological objects ? |
| 10 | Everyone recognises that handling such a volume and variety of art-objects provides the perfect training to become a dealer , and when the art market prospers , some are tempted by the financial opportunities of dealing . |
| 11 | It turns out that the component in the venom of this snake that has such an effect binds to the muscle receptor on human muscle and other animals ' muscles , and it binds there much more tightly than the natural chemical transmitter , which is called estialcodine , thereby preventing the transmission of the nerve impulse to the muscle and gives the victim instant miocenia and presumably a nice meal for the snake in due time . |
| 12 | There are far fewer species in the oceans than on land , however , because there are no marine equivalents of the forest trees ; and it is the trees that provide such a myriad of habitats for land-based creatures . |
| 13 | The classroom development suggested in this paper assumes that to reach such a stage the finished unit would need to have the following . |
| 14 | The empirical orientation to change that underpins such a constitution also favors flexibility in amendment : as conditions change , so some amendment may be necessary . |
| 15 | If the conveyancer for the lessor refuses to delete it , or if you act for a purchase of an existing lease that includes such a provision , you should always explain to your client the nature of the provision , its unusual nature and its disadvantages ( putting off a subsequent prospective buyer or mortgagee , delay and expense in taking up references and obtaining the licence ) . |
| 16 | Her face was calm and benign , always in company , and usually alone too , for she was aware that to play such a part properly allowed of no rest periods , no weak moments of unmasking . |
| 17 | It is this ability to regenerate that reduces many a garden enthusiast to tears when new flushes of dodder appear , as if from nowhere , on favourite hedges even after they have been pruned bare to get rid of it . |
| 18 | I , on the other hand , held the opinion that to draw such a parallel tended to demean the ‘ dignity ’ of the likes of Mr Marshall . |
| 19 | This example suggests that having such a membership should not be a pre-requisite of representativeness , but it may be a relevant factor to take into account . |
| 20 | Abigail 's door was ajar and he went into the room , bringing a segment of light with him , a triangle that fell short a yard from her cot . |
| 21 | Those who argue that creating such a structure would take years and waste valuable time are probably right . |
| 22 | This took the form of the disintegration of social , political and economic equilibrium , with all the waste that accompanied such a process . |
| 23 | ( How many banks do you know that offer such a service , free as well ? ) . |
| 24 | So far , many of the improvements they brought about have survived , and the fragmented bus industry has not yet led to a breakdown of the integrated ticketing that marked such a step forward in British practice . |
| 25 | We also begin to realize that making such a choice is not merely a matter of changing habits , even habits of mind . |
| 26 | The ceremony ends with a shotgun blasted into the boughs to wake up the sleeping tree.Does it work … apparently yes.It 's now thought that making such a rumpus around the trees scares off harmful insects … so wassailing really does make the orchards healthier . |
| 27 | In fact I think that making this a Court issue will deter some parents from seeking access to their children which is a very bad thing . |
| 28 | PET ‘ HOTEL HATES ’ ( THE FREQUENT ONES ) * narrow stairs and no lifts * low shower pressure * telephone kiosks built for left-handed midgets * only one plug , down on the floor under the bed and 5AMP * hairdryers on 1m fixed lead from the floor socket 3m away from wall mirror facing opposite direction * just two 40 watt lamps to read and work by * toilet rolls positioned for contortionists only * room service that brings each course separately throughout Dallas * radiators that have n't been on for years * radiators that wo n't go off * basins that take half an hour to empty after you 've cleaned your teeth and you want to shave * stoppers that hang under the cold water tap but do n't reach the drain * stoppers that have no chain so you wallow in the dirty water to find them * toilets where you can sit down or close the door but not both |
| 29 | The spontaneous self-confidence of her writing voice , when you first discover it , comes over as a triumph of the human spirit — but also as a terrible indictment of the society that makes such a voice so rare , so virtually impossible . |