Example sentences of "and [noun sg] of [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Local authority employment increased by 2.5 per cent over the same period , despite a reduction in refuse collection and disposal , the main field till then of tendering to private-sector firms ; ‘ although most of these firms claim to have a national presence , the great bulk of their work is in the South East and coverage of other areas is often patchy ’ ( Le Grand and Robinson , 1984 , 60 ) . |
| 2 | There will be news and coverage of recent exhibitions and an insight into the new artist in residence at the Tatè in Liverpool . |
| 3 | This typifies the ideals and sportsmanship of Golden Oldies cricket . |
| 4 | Therefore , dealers marketing expert systems should satisfy themselves as to the veracity and reliability of these systems and their suitability for particular customers . |
| 5 | Through the international division of labour , the whole of civilized humanity becomes a great organism ; and precisely by this means , the political freedom and unity of all nations becomes possible . |
| 6 | , Sir Francis Henry ( 1879–1971 ) , Indian administrator , diplomat , and chairman of several companies , was born in Oswestry , Shropshire , 24 April 1879 , the eldest son of the Revd Walter Humphrys , assistant master at Oswestry Grammar School , and his wife Helen Agnes , daughter of the Revd Alfred Francis Boucher . |
| 7 | Given the degree and stubbornness of such inequalities , the topics that concern us are those of power , choice , entitlement and social justice : issues of rights , not needs . |
| 8 | Everything depends upon the background , character , temperament , and honesty of presidential candidates in the USA , or of party leaders elsewhere . |
| 9 | Thorough cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces to a very high standard is essential , and Rentokil is now able to offer a specialist service to meet this need . |
| 10 | A similar study in Thailand ( quoted by Wray , 1971 ) identified the same relationship between family size and malnutrition of pre-school children of a semi-rural community . |
| 11 | With the kind of support so far received from SOED and SRC , the indications are that the learning and teaching of modern languages will become increasingly effective — especially for those children in need of support . |
| 12 | These were the terms that gave substance to the concept , and in so doing represented ‘ a co-ordination and subordination of individual actions towards some common good ’ . |
| 13 | He left Afghanistan in 1838 and during the ensuing British invasion remained in Sind , writing up his researches and travels for publication in London ( Ariana Antiqua , 1841 , and Narrative of Various Journeys , 3 vols. , 1842 ) . |
| 14 | Profit is struck on an annual basis , and the time-frame and weighting of anticipated returns can vary greatly . |
| 15 | Brentford was also the centre at which the Middlesex Elections were held and some very boisterous hustings took place there for the nomination and election of parliamentary representatives . |
| 16 | With regard to pruning , Miller advised removal of dead wood in the autumn , shortening of over-luxuriant branches and exposure of all parts of the plant to maximum light and air . |
| 17 | ‘ Has there ever been an ecumenical Council ’ , he asks , ‘ which was not a way of self-renewal through an encounter with the Risen Jesus , the glorious and immortal King , whose light illumines the whole Church for the salvation , joy and glory of all peoples ? ’ |
| 18 | Not only does clothing quickly date a picture , but ordinary people are far from having the grace and glory of good models . |
| 19 | Not only does clothing quickly date a picture , but ordinary people are far from having the grace and glory of good models . |
| 20 | May we come to know again the trust and faith of little children . |
| 21 | The showmen were well aware of the general social structure of their respective countries but they were quite prepared , given the obvious appeal of their films , to rely on the common sense and ingenuity of individual managers and proprietors . |
| 22 | The learning and ingenuity of those members of the foundation who are likely to be in dispute with the foundation should not be lightly underestimated and I believe to admit certiorari to challenge the visitor 's decision on the grounds of error of law will in practice prove to be the introduction of an appeal by another name . |
| 23 | Statistics can be tedious , but these demonstrate dramatically the great power and splendour of Argentine railways . |
| 24 | This cross-fertilization of cultures and backgrounds provides an exciting forum for the testing and formulation of new ideas . |
| 25 | This will be done by examining the social , political , legal and scientific factors that influence the conception and formulation of such agreements and by analysing their perceived effectiveness as revealed through their practical implementation , monitoring and verification procedures . |
| 26 | Its aim is to understand the historical origins and the development in the successive cultural milieux through which the Christian faith has passed of the major doctrines in which these beliefs have been expressed ; and it is particularly concerned with the contemporary appraisal and formulation of these doctrines in view of the dominant directions of modern thought , and with their ecumenical prospects . |
| 27 | The original sentence took the form of a religious decree , a fatwa , issued by Ayatollah Khomeini on Feb. 9 , 1989 [ see pp. 36450-51 ; see pp. 36537-38 for resulting tension between Iran and the United Kingdom and severance of diplomatic relations ] . |
| 28 | According to Curtin and Shields , Irish Base Metals literally occupied the area on which they found metal : ‘ Thus early prospecting was carried on outside the framework of the mining legislation and involved a tortious interference with the property and livelihood of local farmers . |
| 29 | She of Hiroshima mon Amour and The Lover , Marguerite Duras is an expert chronicler and cartographer of close relationships . |
| 30 | LEFT The construction of dams inevitably involves the destruction and submergence of archaeological sites . |