Example sentences of "it says much [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | It says much for the sang-froid of the practised musician that , despite the intrusion of a bomb hoax , both Dame Joan and the orchestra resumed the published programme as if no interruption had occurred . |
| 2 | The physical demands were enormous and it says much for the exceptional fitness of both crews that neither wilted . |
| 3 | It says much for the two ladies , and the parents of Thrush Green , that the little house remained safe from children 's assaults , despite temptation . |
| 4 | It says much for the resilience of the club , however , that for most of this period a healthy League position was held ( lowest finishing place was fourteenth in 1966 ) and Chapman would be proud to know that , nearly fifty years after his death , Arsenal are the longest surviving member of the First Division . |
| 5 | It says much for the tolerance and humanity of the family that among the guests was a group of German POWs . |
| 6 | It says much for the sense of humour of the untidy , bespectacled architect that after the initial shock of the Princess 's request , he accepted the relatively minor commission of building a dolls ' house for the Queen with enthusiasm , and immediately visited the Princess to discuss the project , bringing with him a mutual friend , Sir Herbert Morgan , President of the Society of Industrial Artists . |
| 7 | It says much for the calibre of Mrs Kirkley that , after greeting Aggie with an inclination of her head and a smile , she looked at Millie , who was handing her the present , and said , ‘ Oh , thank you very much , Millie ; I 'm sure they 'll be delightful . |
| 8 | In the past , most of the pottery workers have been individuals working virtually unaided , and it says much for the hard work and devotion of people like John Gillam , that so much has been achieved . |
| 9 | Although both sides became frustrated , it says much for the social workers ' determination that they turned up to meetings and attempted to understand me . |