Example sentences of "it [to-vb] [adj] [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | British Telecommunications Plc confirmed plans to apply this week to the US Federal Communications Commission for a licence to resell international private lines and to offer switched services that will enable it to provide international virtual networks to large firms — but approval depends on further negotiation between the US and UK . |
| 2 | The apparent change in US policy was reportedly prompted by the refusal of some Arab states , notably Egypt and Syria , to back punitive strikes against Iraq , following an invitation on July 15 by President Saddam Hussein to the Arab League asking it to inspect Iraqi nuclear facilities to prove that nothing was being concealed from the UN . |
| 3 | Reporting profits of £1.3m , up from just £300,000 last time , Acorn Computer Group Plc says that although there was pricing and therefore margin pressure across the industry , its differentiated technology and focus on value for the customer enabled it to maintain strong gross margins . |
| 4 | While some states are enacting certain parts of the convention verbatim , others are interpreting it and adapting it to suit particular national interests and policies . |
| 5 | One common source of fumes is the foam-backing on carpets — this tends to break down due to constant wear , and formaldehyde ( see above ) may interact with it to produce toxic airborne chemicals that can irritate the airways causing symptoms similar to bronchitis . |
| 6 | Olson adopted a public choice methodology but used it to produce striking anti-pluralist criticisms in the tradition of elite theory . |