Example sentences of "case [prep] a [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Precisely the same appears to be the case for a numerically much more important group of temporary workers , casual workers . |
| 2 | They currently co-operate well on an informal basis but there could be a case for a more formal liaison such as was seen in Germany . |
| 3 | There is a strong case for a more serious effort at collaboration on such matters within the alliance . |
| 4 | While these measures to strengthen existing legislation are generally to be welcomed , the unwillingness of the government to pursue reform along the lines of EC Article 86 is very disappointing , given the case for a more radical reform made in the main text of the paper . |
| 5 | As early as December 1932 , at a time when Nizan himself was still fully committed to a highly sectarian " class against class " ideology , both Thorez and Duclos were arguing a case for a more realistic popular front policy . |
| 6 | In December 1954 some members of the US National Security Council again pressed the case for a more dynamic foreign policy . |
| 7 | When a central government department is sued , it is usual to name the respondent as the Secretary of State who is constitutionally responsible for the conduct of the department 's business ; although , of course , the decision or action being challenged will more often than not have been made or done by someone other than the Secretary of State personally ; and in the case of a geographically decentralized department , such as the Department of Social Security , the challenged decision or action may have originated from any one of a large number of regional offices of the department . |
| 8 | It may be the more difficult case of a temporarily reduced capacity at the time when his decision was made . |
| 9 | Only the Commission can grant an exemption , and notification generally provides immunity from fines although , in the case of a particularly clear infringement of the Treaty of Rome in notified agreements , the Commission can issue preliminary decisions removing the immunity from fines to prevent misuse of the notification procedure . |
| 10 | In the case of a particularly large breed this is perhaps understandable , because of the sheer weight . |
| 11 | In the case of a heavily endowed school , the fees charged to the public may be less than sufficient to cover the total cost of running the school , the shortfall being made good by the endowment . |
| 12 | This is invariably aggravated by the rider 's weight — especially in the case of a less experienced rider who may return a resistance by being a little insensitive in the hand . |
| 13 | Trial — which will involve purchase , accepting a free gift , or in the case of a more expensive product , a demonstration to test the evaluation of it |
| 14 | But sometimes it is a case of a more specific influence ; a concept , technique or even piece of equipment which acts as an exemplar , parallel or metaphor in another field . |
| 15 | This is a case of a more general problem : |
| 16 | Although the mathematical content of Bayes 's paper is not especially noteworthy , it includes a result which is a special case of a more general theorem in conditional probability which , anachronistically , has therefore become known as Bayes 's Theorem . |
| 17 | However , in the case of a more substantial discovery requiring greater appraisal and investment in development , no output could be anticipated before the 21st century . |
| 18 | We see therefore that Boltzmann 's superposition integral is a special case of a more general functional relationship between stress and deformation gradient in which and has the special form in which the kernel function K1 contains t and only in the combination ( t — ) . |
| 19 | Reich 's identification of the family with the German fatherland is , therefore , a special case of a more general phenomenon . |
| 20 | In the case of a relatively small acquisition it may be sufficient just to have an appreciation of the clients ' strategic thinking . |
| 21 | The court must particularly bear in mind in the case of a legally aided plaintiff that it is in the public interest to have such an early disclosure , which might affect the bringing or continuance of legal proceedings ; if discovery is ordered and it discloses that there is no case , then that is an end to it . |
| 22 | In the case of a totally sealed labour market , new employees would only be drawn from the families of existing staff , and efforts would be made to ensure that individuals did not seek places outside the firm . |
| 23 | A small collection can be monitored regularly by carrying out a check of all objects against the register , but in the case of a very large collection this may well be impracticable . |
| 24 | Earlier we were discussing the fact that at some stages of life we are , unconsciously at least , expecting the imminent demise of someone we love , as in the case of a very elderly parent . |
| 25 | It has been forgotten that in the case of a very common expression ( historical materialism ) one should put the accent on the first term — ‘ historical ’ — and not on the second , which is of metaphysical origin . |
| 26 | In the case of a fairly simple system Better Business Service grants would probably be available through Lothian and Edinburgh Enterprise and up to 35 per cent of the costs will be paid up to a maximum grant of £525 can be paid under this scheme . |
| 27 | Finally , what is the position if , in the case of a terminally ill minor , incapable himself of making any request , the doctor is asked by the parent or guardian to discontinue treatment ? |
| 28 | The health ombudsman 's officer was investigating a case of a terminally ill woman who was moved from her ward in the King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor every weekend for 10 weeks because the ward was closed at weekends to save money . |
| 29 | ( The case of a mentally incompetent child will present different considerations , although even there the child 's wishes , if known , must be a very material factor . ) |
| 30 | In F v West Berkshire Health Authority [ 1989 ] 2 All ER 545 , Lord Goff stated : where the state of affairs is permanent or semi-permanent , as … in the case of a mentally disordered person … there is no point in waiting to obtain the patient 's consent … the doctor must act in the best interests of his patient , just as if he had received his patient 's consent so to do … the lawfulness of the doctor 's action is to be found in the principle of necessity … the doctor must act in accordance with a responsible and competent body of relevant professional opinion … it may be good practice to consult relatives and others who are concerned with the care of the patient . |