Example sentences of "that [vb mod] [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Finally , there are a number of factors leading to an increase in expenditure that may affect local authorities at particular times . |
| 2 | This is important since the brief was always to destroy anything that may leave incriminating evidence . |
| 3 | Pilots may not fully appreciate the nature of manoeuvre-induced errors ( frequently called instrument lag ) that may effect pressure-dependent flight instruments during manoeuvres which result in a change of angle of attack . |
| 4 | Because of the perceived significance of augmentation of basal UOS pressure as a mechanism that may prevent gastro-oesophageal reflux , we performed an analysis of the effects of oesophageal distention and acidification on basal UOS pressure . |
| 5 | If the immediate international situation is used as an excuse to get us to drop our opposition to the rearmament programme of the Government , the next phase must be that we must desist from any industrial or political action that may disturb national unity in face of fascist aggression . |
| 6 | In other words , the system of competitive vote bidding acts like a ratchet encouraging ever more government services at the same time as it penalises a government prepared to take " tough " decisions that may hit particular interests in the short run even though these decisions may work to the advantage of all in the longer run . |
| 7 | It would certainly be easier to mitigate the effects of such a drought if long-range forecasting could be made more effective , and although there is as yet no secure basis for the kind of forecasting required , an analysis of the causes of the latest drought offers some hope of explanations that may have predictive value in future . |
| 8 | This need to deal with a tricky political environment has often led to managerial centralization of decisions that may have political overtones , and a consensual style of leadership based around committee structures ( e.g. Batstone et al. |
| 9 | Such a subjective process is controversial by its very nature and becomes more so when changes are introduced each year that may have important consequences for the grants payable to individual local authorities . |
| 10 | Insects also collect nectar as a ‘ liquid reward ’ a category that may include stigmatic secretions ; these may be involved in insect nutrition as well as in pollen-tube germination . |
| 11 | DISEASES AND DEFECTS THAT MAY CAUSE VISUAL DISABILITY IN CHILDREN |
| 12 | Hairdressing salons , dry cleaners , photographic developers and petrol stations are other places of work that may cause ill health Those working in offices may also be suffering from workplace exposure — to photocopier fumes , for example , or to solvents released by erasing liquids ( Tippex etc ) , glue , carbon paper , chipboard and plywood . |
| 13 | It is a decision that may require continual revision . |
| 14 | They may pick up ideas almost at random from skimming journals , ideas that may spark new trains of thought or fruitful new cross-connections . |
| 15 | Large eruptions with much pus that may become open sores like Arsenicum . |
| 16 | In some cases statistical techniques ( regression analysis ) are employed that may use past expenditure on particular services as a proxy for need . |
| 17 | West was able to touch on only some of the detailed and complicated matters that may receive scant attention tonight . |
| 18 | In principle , that ought to make Japanese firms the ideal global companies . |
| 19 | The National Security Council ( NSC ) submitted a report to President Truman on 2 April 1948 reviewing the situation in Korea and recommending the principles that should govern future policy . |
| 20 | Bewildering doubts and dissatisfied creativity had led him to the hills in search of a poetic subject ‘ that should give equal room and freedom for description , incident , and impassioned reflections on men , nature , and society ’ . |
| 21 | The emphasis is thus on the command structures found in private industry or commerce , where corporate techniques developed , rather than on the popular involvement and bargaining that should accompany democratic processes of public policy-making . |
| 22 | Emergency Debates are allowed at the discretion of the Speaker under Standing Order 20 if he considers that an application relates to " a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration . " |
| 23 | If an allotted day is one to which a Motion for the adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 20 ( Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration ) stands over from an earlier day , paragraph ( 1 ) of Standing Order No. 14 ( Exempted business ) shall apply to the proceedings on the Bill for a period of time equal to the duration of the proceedings on that Motion . |
| 24 | ( 3 ) If an allotted day is one on which a Motion for the adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 20 ( Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration ) would , apart from this Order , stand over to Seven o'clock — |
| 25 | I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 20 for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration , namely , ’ The need for a debate on the closure of the Volvo bus plant , formerly known as Leyland National , in my constituency ’ . |
| 26 | I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 20 for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration , namely , ’ the announcement by British Coal of the loss of 13,000 jobs at the Prince of Wales , Sharlston , Kellingley and Whitemoor collieries and the closure of the topping cycle plant at Grimethorpe . ’ |
| 27 | The let down has to be the video speed , but otherwise , we 're looking at a solidly built machine that should provide good service for years . |
| 28 | The pity of these books is that , in their jaunty way , they tell a story that should cause real shame and horror to whites ; but by telling it false , they allow whites to laugh and walk away . |
| 29 | Nasturtiums and Virginian stocks are examples of annuals that should produce worthwhile plants if you save the seed . |
| 30 | When Gaze published a guidebook to Switzerland Cook recommended it saying ‘ the book is written in good style , and displays the spirit of energy , self denial , and perseverance that should characterise Alpine travellers ’ . |