Example sentences of "and [verb] [adv] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There is a continual need to appraise existing techniques , to seek refinements and to search out new instrumental methods of examination which have more to offer in speed , accuracy or range of elements found . |
| 2 | But , as if mesmerized , she found herself getting out of her orange caftan and darting almost minnow-like into the navy-blue dress , so ashamed was she of the greyness of her pants , which had practically detached themselves from the elastic . |
| 3 | Since 1969 they have attended some 38,000 incidents and neutralised approximately 4,460 IEDs . |
| 4 | After watching them for a while I suggested that they might try to keep most numbers constant and change just one . |
| 5 | Obviously such disagreement would render the question of any follow-up and change somewhat problematic . |
| 6 | Practitioners often feel that the number of methods open to them is limited , but as communications grow and change so new methods develop . |
| 7 | Test your water with an ammonia test kit every couple of days and change as much water as often as is necessary to maintain safe levels . |
| 8 | Cripps gave his name to an era of austerity , queues , shortages and high income tax ( 9s. 6d. in the pound again in 1951 , almost as high as in wartime ) , flattening the peaks of the income range and lopping off any surviving Matterhorns . |
| 9 | Overtake the instant and drag out some writhing thing . |
| 10 | Cold inhibits or prevents plant growth and slows down chemical processes in soils , prolonging the period of maturation . |
| 11 | How come time speeds up and slows down all at once ? |
| 12 | The Company 's objectives are to : Manage effectively its existing reserves portfolio ; find and develop efficiently additional reserves which offer significant potential to add value for shareholders ; build a business which is profitable even at low oil prices ; and provide a strong financial base to support its operations . |
| 13 | ‘ As industries become more competitive and develop more complex processes , the need to harness the expertise and skills available in our academic institutions becomes vital in order to sharpen our competitive edge , ’ said Robert Atkins , Economy Minister . |
| 14 | Many patients habitually use one or two sites and develop hard subcutaneous plaques or disfiguring insulin hypertrophy . |
| 15 | Albert Hammond that is and er A Free Electric Band it 's Radio Nottingham it 's a quarter to one and er Action Line Action Line time now and er in a film Thelma and Louise that 's starter of the trend for stronger independent women if er you fancy a lift but want something a little less drastic then our Louise from the Action Line team is here today with something to tickle your fancy I 'm scared now I hope you 're not suggesting that er women take to their cars and mow down any unsuspecting male that gets in their way . |
| 16 | How often I have watched , nay studied it , and wasted more honest words upon it than I can [ on ] most men ! … |
| 17 | To keep the Moldavians and Gagauzes apart two regiments of USSR Interior Ministry troops were despatched to the Gagauz districts at Snegur 's request on Oct. 28 . |
| 18 | Would he have attacked more children at school if he had destroyed only one tower and stabbed only two dolls ? |
| 19 | We will do so and remain steadfastly independent of pressure from whatever quarter . |
| 20 | It is true that , once established , the main elements of bargaining structures tend to persist and remain relatively stable . |
| 21 | The audience sat in a warm honey glow , drinking tea and eating richly iced cake . |
| 22 | I may have been being a bit selfish , but I could n't bear to lose him in that way , and he seemed to be making such an effort himself , not ever putting weight on that leg and eating as much as he could . |
| 23 | I was always heading for the carvery and eating too much . |
| 24 | I was always heading for the carvery and eating too much . |
| 25 | He also warned against buying Columbian coffee and eating too many beefburgers and he finished his ‘ don'ts ’ by saying ‘ do n't be buried , be cremated instead ’ , causing much amusement among his audience . |
| 26 | The BHF says the best way to slim is by losing just over 1lb a week , reducing energy intake to 1000 calories a day , cutting down on fat and alcohol and eating only moderate salt . |
| 27 | During the same time , he played six Tests against Australia and averaged just 13 . |
| 28 | During the same time , he played six Tests against Australia and averaged just 13 . |
| 29 | And Pat very much did not like Bert going with Jasper to Ireland . |
| 30 | The individual values for the recording sites 3 and 8 cm above the lower oesophageal spincter were combined and designated as distal oesophageal contractile amplitude and duration . |