Example sentences of "at a [noun sg] you [vb mod] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Now the big mistake was this it was n't of ve of very great importance who governed North er North or South Korea , er they were n't particularly important strategic areas , they did n't have er important ports or , or er or base facilities or any resources then erm the mistake was in fact to directly challenge Chinese security , and if you looked at a map you 'll see in fact how this er came about . |
| 2 | so you know at a pinch you could probably run it like that and I do n't suppose anybody would notice the difference but , you know , just in terms of you know making things look attractive |
| 3 | One of the best ways of deciding which floorcovering to use where is to work around the house , thinking about what each room will need for the best combination of looks , durability , ease of cleaning and comfort , all at a price you can afford . |
| 4 | Aim , then , from the beginning to collect vocabulary at a pace you can handle , and to file it carefully . |
| 5 | Assuming you are going to want to use the material as a normal part of a normal lesson , when you look at a drama you will be looking for short segments which can stand on their own sufficiently to make sense as an independent sequence . |
| 6 | Surrounding himself with local knowledge was a form of entrenchment ; if you dig in and stare at a hill you can often persuade yourself you know what 's going on behind it . |
| 7 | Go at a speed you can enjoy it . |
| 8 | If you are going to pay off a debt through a prepayment meter , you should get advice from a Citizen 's Advice Bureau who will be able to negotiate with the supplier to ‘ calibrate ’ the meter to pay of any debt at a rate you can afford . |
| 9 | At a glance you could think she really was asleep . ’ |
| 10 | At a consultation you will be able to assess for yourself the excellent facilities that we have been able to develop ( with the assistance of the Area Health Authority ) specifically for patients seeking improvement through cosmetic surgery . |
| 11 | They are often unjustified criticism and aimed at an area you ca n't do too much about , like your appearance . |