Example sentences of "back at [adj] [noun] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Given the geographic spread of the ‘ contestants ’ it was not surprising that the packages arrived back at varying times but outlying areas such as Newcastle , Liverpool and Bristol were not obviously handicapped . |
| 2 | It dawns on us that we are back at temporal beginnings and slipping down the evolutionary tree . |
| 3 | A CRICKET club is biting back at persistent raiders and vandals by covering the roof of its pavilion with razor-sharp security wire . |
| 4 | Many a large sofa , armchair or piano has had to be sent back at unnecessary cost because it would n't go through the door Make sure to measure the ceiling height as well because if you multiply this by the wall measurements ( see Calculating quantities on page 53 ) it will give you an idea of the amount of paint or wallpaper you will need . |
| 5 | We would like the photo back at some time but after nearly 40 years , time is not of the essence . |
| 6 | A demonstration by Mauro Bonomi of C-Cube showed excellent quality real time video playing back at 200:1 compression and at a CD-ROM data transfer rate . |
| 7 | Nowadays , when we look back at old photographs and films of the 1950s rock and roll craze , and the Teddy Boys , it is easy to wonder what all the fuss was about . |
| 8 | The general message was not to look back at past crimes but forward to a more worthwhile place in society . |
| 9 | The man told him in sarcastic tones that he could have his £9 back at any time if he brought in the young lady in the photograph . |
| 10 | ‘ They made the usual checks then , because I was allowed to go back at any time if there was a problem , they let me go home . |