Example sentences of "when [verb] [noun prp] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is , though , more overtly apparent when he attempts to limit the damage to the atmosphere of the conversation caused by McKendrick 's accusation of his insincerity when praising Stoke university : Rather than make a straightforward denial , Anderson tries to diffuse the tension with humour by playing on the literal sense of McKendrick 's accusation. his display of urbane wit brings about some laughter from McKendrick but it also elicits a sardonic comment which is a valid observation on Anderson 's character . |
| 2 | Outline the difficulties that might be encountered when relating Landsat imagery to conventional maps . |
| 3 | He did halt Dave Tiberi in four rounds , the same man who was robbed when challenging IBF middleweight champion James Toney . |
| 4 | WHEN bought Burston windmill he could never have envisaged all the changes which would take place — but he always chuckled when he looked at the map — geographically he had bought the high ground . |
| 5 | George Eliot , although hard on the picturesque view of decaying farmhouses , sees her great houses to best advantage in that perspective , much as Esther does when viewing Chesney Wold . |
| 6 | This part is then laminated , with a photograph to become a multi-purpose ID card ( for use in the library ; presented when collecting LEA award cheques ; deposited against software loans at computer centre reception ; displayed on candidates ' desks during examinations , used to activate overnight access locks , etc . ) . |
| 7 | The feeling occurred again when reading Julie Bard 's article ( 1 May ) on the appalling uses of religion to curb individual freedom by — in this case — leaders of British Muslims . |
| 8 | I was disappointed with the attitude because I feel that Sainsbury 's employees should have equal advantage when entering JS Journal competitions , no matter where they live in Great Britain . |
| 9 | I had become a Christian when leaving Oxford University through reading the Bible and being convinced that the New Testament documents were reliable . |
| 10 | A relation of one of that country 's most freakish talents , Arkle , showed ability to match his pedigree when beating Milford Quay in the Arlington Series Qualifier . |