Example sentences of "[prep] reference to its [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | With no other point of reference to its size , the impression given , by the establishing angle of the actor 's gaze , was of something very large indeed surfacing . |
| 2 | I In attempting to elucidate , with reference to its context , one of the strands of her critique of Western metaphysics , I hope to make her work more accessible for discussion to a wider readership . |
| 3 | Although this herb has its origin in Southern Europe and western Asia , its common name is said to derive either from the Anglo-Saxon dylle or the old Norse dilla which meant to soothe or lull , in reference to its use in calming infants who had hiccups — in fact Culpeper said " it stayeth the hiccough . " |
| 4 | ( 5 ) Where any property transferred under an agreement to which this section applies has passed to a third party the references to that property in subsections ( 1 ) , ( 3 ) and ( 4 ) above shall be construed as references to its value at the time of its transfer under the agreement . |
| 5 | Unlike America or France , the Government is defined by reference to its ability to command majority support in the lower House . |
| 6 | With regard to the former , the approach typically involves an existing subject matter by reference to its position in time and space . |
| 7 | It should be borne in mind that the company would be assessed to tax by reference to its accounting period ending on normal incorporation tax principles and not on a preceding year basis . |
| 8 | Rather than justifying private property by reference to its role in creating a ‘ free society ’ , emphasis can be placed on the part played by ownership in securing vital human interests . |