Example sentences of "this [adv] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Lanfranc could only hope that the papal Curia would come to recognize the substantial strength of this papally inspired practice of primacy going back to the seventh century .
2 Alone among French sailors the Bailli de Suffren showed himself willing , in his campaigns of 1781–83 in the Indian Ocean , to challenge this fundamentally defensive attitude and the emphasis it laid on minor tactical and territorial advantages .
3 I wonder if this fundamentally unimportant fact will linger as long in any mention of her as did the pillorying of Anthony Burgess as ‘ The Man Who Reviewed His Own Book ’ some 30 years ago .
4 When Ramond de Carbonnières came to Campan , in the later eighteenth century , he saw it as an Arcadia , both for the excellence of its pasture and for the independent spirit of its peasantry , whose self-sufficiency seemed a model to this fundamentally democratic man .
5 Clearly , the Hitler image , in this fundamentally important area , was again largely detached from reality .
6 As long as he lived Nizan clung to this fundamentally manichean view of existence .
7 This fundamentally optimistic interpretation of the world and its mysterious working was contested by the heirs of the Enlightenment of the previous century , who were looking for rational explanations and practical methods of applying them .
8 The government is plainly trying to generate a sense of nationalism , previously absent in this tribally divided country .
9 After listening to Tindle talking excitedly about The Raft , Minton began work on The Survivors ( National Gallery of Canada , Ottawa ) , in which he wisely makes no direct allusion to Géricault 's masterpiece , the experience of which had caused Delacroix to run through the streets like a madman , as any attempt to retranslate this powerfully emotive image would have resulted in failure .
10 ‘ Yes ? ’ she murmured , fascinated by the blend of gentleness and passion in this powerfully masculine man .
11 The significance of this strikingly worded note is that it was written in full knowledge of the methods already being used by " local commanders " to " persuade Jugoslavs that they should return to Jugoslavia " — ie the " deception " whereby they were allowed to believe that they were being taken to Italy .
12 This strikingly different budget was clearly intended to spearhead a monetarist assault on cost inflation .
13 Little is known of this strikingly beautiful femme-fatale , except that her contribution to early aviation reporting was considerable .
14 Take life at your own pace , stop when and where you want to , and discover as much of this strikingly beautiful country as you like .
15 Prayer to the Father of Heaven ( a setting of a John Skelton poem ) was written in memory of the composer 's erstwhile teacher Hubert Parry , and forms an enticingly sensual opening to this altogether outstanding recital .
16 Reverence for the countryside and Buddha , dignity and pride run deep in this intensely respectful country .
17 Well , my mum put this on last night for me .
18 The effective veto that the nobility exercised over this most central issue of social life was guaranteed by the whole structure of the State .
19 This most modern building will be superbly equipped and will be a great asset to the whole of Fife .
20 Unquestionably , the physical measures and publicity have resulted in considerable success in achieving this most crucial aim of environmental traffic management .
21 It was this realization , along with the fact that he was in M. Dupont 's room , presumably addressing this most crucial personage , that caused me to stop my hand from knocking , and continue to listen instead .
22 At KL by Karl Lagerfeld , Klaus Steilmann took the opportunity to harangue the audience on the enviable success of this most prestigious brand within his giant apparel-manufacturing empire .
23 To the right-hand side of this most advanced display is the microprocessor time control .
24 There was a general tone of ill-concealed glee in the reporting of this most spectacular flop in the corporation 's history .
25 The appearance of MPG Note 3 in 1988 sought to strengthen this approach , pushing resolution of the inherent conflict between opencasting and the environment in favour of this most destructive form of development .
26 No one but the officiating priest was allowed to approach this most sacred place .
27 That changes were possible at all even in this most sacred area of ritual meant that changes were possible elsewhere .
28 I resolved to assert my authority from the beginning , or I would be trampled underfoot by even this most junior member of the Goreng clan .
29 In his time , this most coveted prize has been won by Brearley , the scholar ; Gatting , the street fighter ; and Gower , the idealist .
30 In his time , this most coveted prize has been won by Brearley , the scholar ; Gatting , the street fighter ; and Gower , the idealist .
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