Example sentences of "this [noun] [to-vb] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Starting with Homer and finishing with Virginia Woolf , Auerbach uses this framework to characterize the different ways in which a selection of writers represented reality across the centuries , and in so doing traces the gradual abandonment of the principle of decorum in favour of a more modern standard , according to which seriousness and realism are wholly compatible . |
| 2 | You can use this function to give the " whole number " part of the answer to a division . |
| 3 | So I was laid out in the back of the van on the bed and he 's driving down this field to put the tent , because it had little er bits you know where it 's marked out for you to camp , and I 'm driving around in the back saying , yes you 've , you 've just missed the fence there and you know . |
| 4 | However , if the mail message has two or more pages , you can use this field to inspect the remaining pages . |
| 5 | The further assumption of public choice theory , that states are rational actors and interact rationally with each other , has led many scholars in this field to follow the lead of the economists — who in turn were following the mathematicians — to use game theory and to make limiting assumptions about the nature and duration of the game . |
| 6 | The study draws together the results of five years ' work by the investigator and the findings of the ESRC 's extensive research programme in this field to provide the first comprehensive account of central-local relationships in the UK for nearly twenty years . |
| 7 | One might have expected that at least some of the Labour members would welcome this opportunity to save the airport entrusted to them , but it appears that the ordinary members are unable to use their right to vote in accordance with their wishes , however strongly held . |
| 8 | I propose that honourable members of this council er would not wish to be associated with such a disgraceful campaign to oust councillor , even if he does have strongly held views and I would like to give councillor as chairman of the environment committee , this opportunity to set the record straight on that point . |
| 9 | We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people who have written to us . |
| 10 | I should like to take this opportunity to thank the vast majority of our shareholders who have clearly recognized Palatine 's potential and have remained unimpressed by the attempted takeover . |
| 11 | THE Mervyn Brown Memorial Game organising committee wishes to take this opportunity to thank the soccer public throughout the province for the tremendous support they gave to this memorable occasion and for the spontaneous and genuine reception accorded to both teams prior to the commencement of the game . |
| 12 | I believe we should all warmly welcome this opportunity to debate the role of audit ; it gives the users of audit services the opportunity to have their say and it should make a major contribution to dealing with the expectation gap . |
| 13 | My Lord Mayor , I 'm delighted to have this opportunity to debate the Government 's health reforms again . |
| 14 | Will he therefore take this opportunity to emphasise the employment aspect as well as the strategic importance of the fourth submarine ? |
| 15 | With a strong emphasis on value-for-money , this opportunity to take the controls of a locomotive on Britain 's longest preserved railway should prove popular with those who really want to get their hands dirty . |
| 16 | May I also take this opportunity to wish the new United Nations Secretary-General success in his efforts to prepare recommendations for improvement in the preventative diplomacy , peacemaking and peacekeeping capacities of the United Nations ? |
| 17 | Do n't miss this opportunity to see the product of a European system that makes the best of emerging talent by staging work to a high standard . |
| 18 | He had felt sorry for him when his own bull died and he was afraid it would be tempting fate to throw up this opportunity to redress the balance in their fortunes . |
| 19 | It is useful to use this opportunity to expand the discussion to take into account outside factors such as rising interest rates etc. and to ask students to explain why a comparatively modest increase in the proportion of debt finance leads to the change in interest charges experienced by Belper . |
| 20 | My thanks and congratulations to all who have provided this opportunity to admire the works of natural beauty , and the works of artistic worth , all combining to give glory to God . |
| 21 | Will my right hon. Friend take this opportunity to inform the House that that is certainly not one of the options for local government reform that he is considering ? |
| 22 | Will he take this opportunity to tell the House and the country whether he favours such a ban ? |
| 23 | I listened with great fascination to the hon. Member for Hayes and Harlington ( Mr. Dicks ) , thinking that he might take this opportunity to tell the House about his relationship with Professor Bedi , who is now awaiting trial in Brixton prison . |
| 24 | This process was one that we 'd enjoyed the public inquiry process for over fifty years and it would be most helpful if the minister at some point in his er later remarks perhaps could take this opportunity to tell the house that the Conservatives do not intend to side step the public inquiry stage of any future boundary proposals , European or I 'd be glad to give up . |
| 25 | Will the right hon. Gentleman take this opportunity to condemn the campaign that is being mounted in some sections of the popular press ? |
| 26 | You can also use this opportunity to change the screen colours , choosing between the eight colour scheme options available . |
| 27 | We now have trust status , however , and I take this opportunity to congratulate the team on its application . |
| 28 | I welcome this opportunity to congratulate the Government on the Gracious Speech and on their proposal to abolish the community charge and to replace it with the council tax . |
| 29 | So quite clearly individual family situations will change , and I 'd like to use this opportunity to get the message across to everybody who 's listening that when we introduce the charges you 'll all get a letter , and the letter will say also that there is a waiver scheme , and the procedure you should go through to be considered for that . |
| 30 | The teacher uses this opportunity to introduce the idea that the railway will open up new markets ; and the children are persuaded . |