Example sentences of "[noun] [vb mod] alert [pers pn] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | We have been more wary of challenging the transcultural verity of sexual categories , but in reality a minimum awareness of the evidence should alert us to the fact that though various cultures share general sexual forms , this does not mean that their content , inner structures and meanings are identical . |
| 2 | From a pedagogic point of view , the possibility of culture specificity should alert us to the fact that when we teach terms referring to discourse type and use them in discourse processing and production , we should not take for granted that each term has an exact translation equivalent . |
| 3 | Again , the viewfinder image will alert you to the problem by showing you how the camcorder is seeing the scene . |
| 4 | ( The very fact that the proposed ‘ Star Wars ’ defensive strategy of the United States involves computerised laser technology should alert us to the fact that such a defence has ominous offensive possibilities . ) |
| 5 | Regular grooming with a special fine flea comb should alert you to the presence of these troublesome parasites . |