Example sentences of "[noun sg] operate [adv prt] [adv] the " in BNC.

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1 Orientation operates in much the same way as the intelligence test used to … its particular value being that its apparent scientific objectivity made it an excellent means of justifying selection .
2 Electronically both types of printer operate in much the same way as a conventional impact matrix printer with the pattern of dots being taken from a ROM .
3 The patent operates in much the same way as a title deed to property , except that the ‘ property ’ can not be alienated .
4 ‘ The cholera toxin operates in much the same way ’ , Wright says , ‘ however , there have been no reported fatalities ’ .
5 The 3-Colour pattern option operates in much the same way except that it knits colour one , colour two , colour three and colour four before moving on to the next pattern line .
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