Example sentences of "[adj] [prep] united 's [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was symbolic of United 's plight that Sir Matt Busby , nominally the club president , sat all alone , smoking his pipe , in the directors ' box . |
| 2 | But it was the evidence of that 1–1 draw against City that persuaded Mr Ferguson that Robson is crucial to United 's title challenge . |
| 3 | Spurs are due to face Manchester United at Old Trafford on the final scheduled day of the season , May 2 , in a game which could be crucial to United 's title hopes . |
| 4 | Bryan Robson , so crucial to United 's championship campaign , will also probably be missing , as he will not be risked at Wembley unless he is 100 per cent fit , which seems unlikely . |
| 5 | Bruce , who has been inspirational in United 's pursuit of their first championship in 25 years , was guilty of a reckless and needless challenge he will regret . |
| 6 | But whatever Wednesday might be saying , the fact Hirst is now aware of United 's interest means he will be tempted by a glamour move to Old Trafford which would help his England chances . |
| 7 | But Sharpe 's presence has been no less significant to United 's Championship hopes than the Frenchman 's . |