Example sentences of "be [verb] at one [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The new mortar should be mixed at one part cement to four parts sand . |
| 2 | A pedestal basin generally has a slightly larger washing area than a wall-hung basin ; it does n't need such a secure fixing , and the supporting pedestal hides the plumbing , but it can only be installed at one height . |
| 3 | When open , only half with width of the door projects into the room , but the whole contents of the cupboard can be seen at one glance . |
| 4 | It is not possible for all the functions of the two desks to be done at one desk in reception . |
| 5 | Although the Freer 's holdings have increased dramatically since the gallery opened — only 8% of the collections can now be exhibited at one time — it is nonetheless impossible to expand above ground near the Mall . |
| 6 | No more than twenty per cent will be closed at one time , and the galleries will reopen in phases beginning next May , and concluding in Spring 1995 . |
| 7 | A number of these partial studies may lead the way towards a solution of problems too difficult to be grasped at one effort . |
| 8 | We 'll make a hypothetical traverse from Easter Island on the East Pacific Rise ( an oceanic ridge , remember ) right across South America as far as the Mid-Atlantic Ridge , so we 'll be starting at one plate margin , crossing a second and ending up at a third , each of them , of course , marked by a major belt of seismic activity [ see Fig. 2 ] . |
| 9 | My only hesitation when praising this excellent meat is that I have found few who like to eat cold lamb , and while curried leftovers are an option , I suggest buying a joint that can be eaten at one sitting . |
| 10 | Often caused a plant which can , according to ordinary rules , be transplanted at one place , not to admit of this being accomplished with the same advantage at another place , but particular treatment is often required at each place . |
| 11 | Obvious discussion points are based on the introduction of the mathematical names for the more common shapes and of some of their properties , but only in the simplest terms , e.g. which shapes will roll , which will slide , etc. and these discussions can be centred at one time upon the three-dimensional solid and on another occasion on the two-dimensional bounding surfaces . |
| 12 | However , as with the magnification of print by lenses or low vision aids , enlarged print has the disadvantage of reducing the number of words or even letters that can be glimpsed at one time , and therefore may reduce speed and fluency in reading . |
| 13 | Standing well back , using the spray technique described earlier , a jet of caustic cleaner should be directed at one spot until the soil is liquified and the clean surface can be seen . |
| 14 | The team of 28 medical , nursing and technical staff at Great Ormond Street , feared both children would be lost at one point in the operation . |
| 15 | They are made to be drunk at one sitting . |
| 16 | It may be possible to prepare the pit with a sloping bottom so that deeper holes can be dug at one end , leading to comparisons being made . |
| 17 | Up to 35 errors may be accessed at one time . |
| 18 | Up to 24 packages can be accessed at one time . |
| 19 | Up to 24 packages can be accessed at one time . |
| 20 | Up to 16 mail messages can be accessed at one time . |
| 21 | Up to 16 mail messages can be accessed at one time . |
| 22 | Up to 16 mail messages can be accessed at one time . |
| 23 | Up to 16 mail messages can be accessed at one time . |
| 24 | Up to 16 mail messages can be accessed at one time . |
| 25 | Up to 16 mail messages can be accessed at one time . |
| 26 | Up to 16 mail messages can be accessed at one time . |
| 27 | Up to 16 mail messages can be accessed at one time . |
| 28 | Up to 25 descendants and ascendants can be accessed at one time . |
| 29 | Up to 25 names can be accessed at one time . |
| 30 | Up to 25 special links may be accessed at one time . |