Example sentences of "one 's [noun sg] to [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The interest of subjecting one 's society and one 's life to such principles of justice is assumed to be everyone 's highest interest . |
| 2 | It can find expression in one 's attitude to voluntary organizations , to the culture and traditions of the community , and in behaviour to its members when met in anonymous situations . |
| 3 | Before the Reformation it was common not only to commit one 's soul to Almighty God , but also to ‘ our Lady St. Mary and to all the holy company of heaven ’ . |
| 4 | One feels vulnerable in baring one 's soul to another , so respect , compassion , and commitment , are essential . |
| 5 | ‘ It 's all based on one 's proximity to those in power . ’ |
| 6 | The more one betrays one 's language to commercial interests , the greater the possibility that those in authority will reward one 's efforts . |
| 7 | COMPARE ONE 'S body to that of a chimpanzee — there are many similarities . |
| 8 | She 's always on about ‘ doing one 's duty to those who have served one well ’ ! |
| 9 | Yet , as I argued earlier , giving up one 's identity to another who is more powerful can only mean submitting oneself to the other . |