Example sentences of "many of the old " in BNC.
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| 1 | Many of the old takeover favourites were also hard hit as speculators moved to take their profits . |
| 2 | Some critics suggested that many of the old problems of the British economy had returned . |
| 3 | It is not just that many of the old structures of central planning have been demolished , or that much of the government is now in the hands of people who still refer to themselves quite unselfconsciously as ‘ the opposition ’ . |
| 4 | Many of the old cases could indeed be subsumed within the new doctrine , but it does not cover them all . |
| 5 | It 's not whether old trainers are fashionable or not ( many of the old school trainers were crap ) . |
| 6 | The government of Mr Beregovoy is still discernibly the government of Mr Mitterrand and many of the old faithfuls are still in place . |
| 7 | Their wide flexibility and safety leave silent many of the old arguments about repetition and potency choice , allowing us all a very free and individual approach to their use . |
| 8 | Many of the old imperial stations have now been replaced . |
| 9 | Many of the old stations were subsequently swept away . |
| 10 | On a journey across the Trans-Siberian in 1977 , Eric Newby found many of the old stations still surviving . |
| 11 | This is probably the last of what can be described as a traditional Farnborough year , although many of the old faces were disappearing , many new faces were emerging too . |
| 12 | As many of the old river managers learned from first-hand experience of tinkering with their rivers , it is ultimately far more productive to work with a river than against it . |
| 13 | Other engineering and light industries are filling many of the old mills and clothing factories . |
| 14 | Be prepared for a nostalgic evening 's music featuring many of the old favourites such as , ‘ Nobody 's Child ’ and ‘ Roamin' in the Gloamin' . ’ |
| 15 | The homely nature of many of the old works is testified by their names — Wheal Ale and Cakes , Wheal Cupboard and Wheal Bread and Cheese . |
| 16 | The decade also saw the passing away of many of the old stalwart deaf missioners , such as James Paul , and they were being replaced by hearing missioners . |
| 17 | Even if the Prussian Colonisation Commission had failed to drive the Poles out entirely , many of the old Slav survivors of the original settlement of Pomerania had been drawn into the German language orbit . |
| 18 | Only a handful of shows survived the First World War , during which many of the old varieties of berries became extinct . |
| 19 | Many of the old village families still work in the area , in agriculture , or in the thriving haulage industry . |
| 20 | Many of the old houses have been enlarged or improved , but historically are very interesting . |
| 21 | The once bustling riverside is now a quiet street , with many of the old buildings well preserved . |
| 22 | Many of the old families and old quintas still have good collections of antiques , augmented over the years by visitors who used to sell china , silver and furniture to pay their bills before leaving the island . |
| 23 | Slowly parts of Funchal are being given a facelift , partly with tourists in mind and partly just because many of the old buildings are in danger of crumbling away . |
| 24 | As is increasingly true everywhere , many of the old customs in Madeira are dying out . |
| 25 | It was up two stairs in the Crockers ' house , and level with many of the old women 's beds in the Blue Coat School almshouses . |
| 26 | Given the fact that many of the old people concerned are of a generation , class and gender that has traditionally been deferential , it is small wonder if they are characteristically timid and grateful in these exchanges ! |
| 27 | There 's a huge choice of fish for your East Asian tank , including many of the old aquarium favourites . |
| 28 | Many of the old mansions are uninhabited and the great amphitheatres , once host to plays and masques , are silent and empty . |
| 29 | Cafés stretch along the river bank , and many of the old half-timbered houses so characteristic of this region conceal bars , restaurants and coffee shops . |
| 30 | But by failing to develop its comity analysis , the Court of Appeals left room for many of the old arguments to re-appear in a new guise . |