Example sentences of "on [subord] [art] [noun sg] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 To compensate , she took a secretarial course : ‘ So that meant I had something to fall back on if the athletics failed . ’
2 It has n't been picked up on Unless the computer says there 's a suff It may be
3 For Dr Richard Gill , senior executive in the Pharmaceuticals Division at the British Technology Group , which helps industry seek out and develop new technology originating in universities and institutes , the decision on whether a project goes ahead rests in part on animal welfare issues .
4 ( In the Penn country one can tell who is anyone — it depends on whether a woman kisses Lady Curzon or not . )
5 The reality of such choice depended on whether a reader cared who owned the papers .
6 It is not obvious whether there are any other independent aspects of the syntactic structure which may influence the question whether a minor property qualifies another property or " passes through " it to reach a referential locus ; we may provisionally assume that the nature of the individual lexical items provides the primary constraint on whether a property qualifying another property finds the latter to be permeable or not .
7 Commenting on whether a cake had been promised to Miss Dodd , she said : ‘ We were prepared to give it to her as a donation but she cancelled the order . ’
8 Application packages and command driven data management systems are two attractive approaches — the choice between then depending mainly on whether the user wants an instant solution or a tailored system .
9 Manufacturers of ‘ specials ’ custom-build their chips to suit particular applications , in the same way as , for instance , a boat manufacturer might tailor his products differently depending on whether the customer plans an ocean voyage or an afternoon on the Norfolk Broads .
10 A spokesman for BT yesterday refused to comment on whether the company had received instructions to cut lines .
11 Proper conduct — ‘ auditors should report to shareholders on whether the company has acceptable financial and other relevant risk management controls … ’
12 The kind of pool of light depends on whether the bulb fitted inside is a spot , flood or an ordinary bulb .
13 A name means we understand , and it allows the press to encourage or denounce , depending on whether the subject threatens or bolsters things as they are .
14 Bell Resources would not comment on whether the payment had been made or whether the BIG shares had been sold on to another party .
15 Lord Denning M. R. held that whether a hearing was required before the request that their stay be extended was rejected depended on whether the individual had a right , interest or legitimate expectation .
16 Until a decision is made on whether the building gets listed status , the protestors say they 're staying put .
17 The supply is exempt or taxable depending on whether the landlord has opted to tax .
18 If the Branch is in doubt about a particular case please refer to a local Marine Surveyor or H O Accident ( Personal ) Claims & Support for guidance on whether the area involved should be deemed to be ‘ an exposed beach or shore ’ .
19 Large well-run estates confiscated by Paulus could well have passed into imperial hands and continued to be managed for profit , but it depends on whether the Emperor needed capital more than income .
20 It is believed the TVS proposals involve straight forward bonus payments , the size of which will depend on whether the contractor retains its franchise , lasting 10 years , in 1992 .
21 It is believed the TVS proposals involve straight forward bonus payments , the size of which will depend on whether the contractor retains its franchise , lasting 10 years , in 1992 .
22 The barbecue is always one of the more popular events , though where we do this depends rather on whether the wind has dropped or not !
23 Much depends on whether the employer sees the degree as a screening for general ability , a broad foundation of knowledge and skills for a particular occupation , or as turning out a finished product which he can employ without incurring further substantial training costs .
24 In a company of five surveyors , all of whom hold shares and are also directors , the question of whether or not an individual may allege ‘ prejudicial ’ conduct by the others will depend on whether the plaintiff has suffered harm as a member .
25 Depending on whether the accident happened in daylight or at night , in good weather or rain or possibly snow , the exact condition of the runways and aerodrome and approach lighting systems must be established as part of the operational investigator 's accumulation of recorded facts relating to the accident .
26 Whether this is a real practical difficulty depends on whether the desire to save face would not anyway have this effect of encouraging the same decision to be made again , even if there were no risk of a damages award .
27 In these cases we are instructed to refer to the Adjudication Officer for a decision on whether the claim to benefit should be allowed or disallowed .
28 In selecting the best method of prophylaxis much depends on whether the farm consists primarily of permanent pasture or has pastures which are rotated with crops so that new leys or hay and silage aftermaths are available each year .
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