Example sentences of "or [adj] at the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In one particular case we find progressive assimilation of manner , when a word-initial follows a plosive or nasal at the end of a preceding word : it is very common to find that the C i becomes identical in manner to the C f but with dental place of articulation . |
| 2 | Acknowledge just how much you have learned from those experiences which may have appeared difficult or unpleasant at the time . |
| 3 | The term ’ provisional sum ’ is defined as ’ a sum provided for work or for costs which can not be entirely foreseen , defined or detailed at the time the tendering documents are issued ’ . |
| 4 | The other large grey goose , much darker , especially on head , neck and forewing than Greylag ; bill rather longer , either all orange-yellow , or orange-yellow at the tip and blackish at the base : legs orange . |
| 5 | NSAID intake was noted as either intermittent or regular at the time of the first endoscopy only . |
| 6 | Choose plants that should reach the desired height without becoming bare or ragged at the base ( this can be a problem with berberis ) . |
| 7 | That does not mean that the law should change with every passing fancy — crimes such as theft , fraud , murder , etc. will never become fashionable — but ‘ social ’ crimes such as publishing indecent or obscene material are dependent on society 's perception of what is or is not indecent or obscene at the time , and the legislation of one period may be inappropriate in another period of time , to the extent that resorting to the courts to deal with the matter may be quite inappropriate and ineffective . |
| 8 | The reason for such a power is that contemporaneous reporting may prejudice either the proceedings in question ( as where the material — although heard in open court — has not been made known to the jury ) or some further proceedings which were pending or imminent at the time . |
| 9 | When I saw my friend Bob Hope in some comedy or other at the age of six I provided him with an imaginary wife , who was called ‘ Nothing ’ . |
| 10 | He would probably have been less confused or surprised at the implementation of some of his other priorities . |