Example sentences of "and [n mass] from [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The demonstration using cattle and sheep from competitive classes , explained the identification of genetic merit , heritability and how it could be exploited through group breed improvement schemes , embryo transfer and artificial insemination . |
| 2 | The proceeds should fund the creation of extra jobs in the construction of crime , fire and rot-resistant housing , the improvement of public transport , a strengthening of the law enforcement agencies , supervision of school areas against bullying , removal of litter and graffiti from public places , and labouring in schemes of environmental improvement . |
| 3 | ‘ Around 60pc of our income comes from membership and 40pc from other things . |
| 4 | In such cases estimates were made based on overall patterns of traffic flow , site knowledge and data from similar roads nearby . |
| 5 | In 1988 , 66% of total family income came from wages and salaries , 14% from social security benefits , and 20% from other sources , such as investment . |
| 6 | Lifeboatmen save people and livestock from flooded towns |
| 7 | Eighty two staff at the Sainsbury 's supermarket on Tewkesbury Road in Cheltenham have contracted what 's thought to be a virus infection that causes fever , aches and vomiting.They 've all been sent home , and staff from other stores have been drafted in to keep the supermarket open.Tests are being carried out at the public health laboratory in the town to identify the illness.But Cheltenham 's Assistant Chief Environmental health officer says shoppers at the store should n't be worried about the outbreak : |
| 8 | There are real fears that they could be used to depress wages , that team work could be jeopardised and that women and staff from ethnic minorities will be further disadvantaged . |
| 9 | They 're especially keen for young men and people from ethnic groups to come forward to add a wider selection of tissue types to the register . |
| 10 | Many workers were concerned that those recruited should be representative of the community and include more men and people from ethnic minorities , particularly those with language skills . |
| 11 | Applications are particularly welcome from women and people from ethnic minorities . |
| 12 | According to the Probation service , too many women and people from ethnic minorities are in prison in proportion to the numbers convicted ; something they 'd like to se the next Government tackle . |
| 13 | The challenge of the reformers had been one great reality but the showmen had always been aware of the other reality and that was that very large numbers of ordinary people , and that included the rich and the poor and people from all nations , were fascinated by moving pictures . |
| 14 | Many industrialists and people from local authorities on both sides of the political spectrum are saying , ’ We should have more power over the decisions that affect our lives ’ , instead of being subject to arbitrary decision making from institutions down here . |
| 15 | The appeal is already off to a flying start with around £100,000 already guaranteed , over £80,000 from a major sponsor , Walter Scott and Partners , and £15,000 from local authorities . |
| 16 | He argued that there were marked similarities between fossil terrestrial fauna and flora from Palaeozoic strata in the various southern continents and between North America and Europe , suggesting that during this era there was free movement over a single large land mass . |
| 17 | He is the author of the accompanying catalogue Ukiyo-e Paintings in the British Museum ( £16.95 from the B.M. bookshop and £19.95 from other bookshops ) . |
| 18 | The dramatic succession of disposals from the TI Group , following Sir Christopher Lewinton 's appointment , has been completed and in 1991 the group 's entire £900m turnover came from continuing operations , whereas in 1987 , £394m came from continuing operations and £462m from discontinued operations . |