Example sentences of "to a [adj] or [adv] " in BNC.

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1 Take , for example , the relations between the lexical items see ( ’ have a visual experience ’ ) , look at ( ’ pay attention to a static visual stimulus ’ ) , and watch ( ’ pay attention to a changing or potentially changing visual stimulus ’ ) .
2 Thus the chorus — often relegated to a small or virtually non-existent role in similar Italian operas , comes to the fore as an integral part of the action , lending real drama and vitality to scenes such as the appearance of the avenging sea monster .
3 The Ronseal varnishes used here can also be applied to a painted or previously varnished surface that has been rubbed down with a fine abrasive paper .
4 It will build this on a ledge if one is conveniently available , but it is perfectly capable of fixing the nest to a vertical or even an overhanging wall of rock .
5 A second prize of $10,000 can be awarded at the jury 's discretion to a modestly-sized or particularly innovative catalogue .
6 For instance , family centres may take many forms , from a primary developmental role to an institutional or even a residual one , providing supplementary care , teaching parents better parenting , monitoring children 's progress and providing increased professional surveillance of vulnerable and disadvantaged families .
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