Example sentences of "in [noun sg] [to-vb] the risk " in BNC.
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| 1 | Steps have already been taken and and others are in train to reduce the risk of such incidents ocurring again . |
| 2 | A likely reason is that he plays safe , sticking to his present supplier or model in order to lessen the risk of aggravation should problems occur . |
| 3 | In order to decrease the risks associated with medications following discharge from hospital , McGuire et al introduced a programme of drug self-administration with selected patients in one ward , in the belief that elderly people can be helped to understand their medications ; that compliance can be improved by understanding ; and that one of the most effective ways of improving understanding is through teaching and counselling about the process of self-medication prior to discharge from hospital . |
| 4 | At the Belgrade Non-Aligned Summit in 1961 the Cambodian leader Prince Sihanouk proposed the creation of a ‘ neutralised or buffer zone ’ in the areas ‘ most directly exposed to the confrontation of the two blocs ’ , which would require ‘ persuading the two blocs to admit the usefulness of a chain of countries , whose neutrality they would solemnly recognise and guarantee , in order to eliminate the risk of conflict ’ . |
| 5 | All the big newspapers employ a legal staff to read proofs in order to minimise the risk of libel actions , and also to watch the interests of the newspaper generally . |
| 6 | There are plenty of lower protection sunscreens on the market , but dermatologists stress that these should be avoided in order to minimise the risk of skin cancer and ageing — regardless of natural skin colour . |
| 7 | Therefore , in order to minimise the risk of falsely rejecting an existing difference , p values less than 0.05 were considered as significant although multiple tests were carried out on the same data . |
| 8 | Bull has put in place some restrictions on which employees can accept the offer , in order to avoid the risk of losing the youngest and most talented staff , a problem experienced at other manufacturers such as IBM Corp . |
| 9 | If you are buying from a friend it may be worth obtaining an independent assessment in order to avoid the risk of either side feeling that they may have been unfairly treated . |
| 10 | I for my part would think it axiomatic , however , in order to avoid the risk of grave breaches of the law that in any case where time permitted , where major surgical or other procedures ( such as an abortion ) were proposed , and where the parents or those in loco parentis were prepared to give consent but the child ( having sufficient understanding to make an informed decision ) was not , the jurisdiction of the court should always be invoked . |
| 11 | The rule laid down in article 6(1) therefore applies where the actions brought against the various defendants are related when the proceedings are instituted , that is to say where it is expedient to hear and determine them together in order to avoid the risk of irreconcilable judgments resulting from separate proceedings . |
| 12 | In order to avoid the risks associated with exchange rate movements , traders ( and investors ) can enter into a forward contract with a bank whereby the exchange rate is fixed for future delivery or receipt of a foreign currency more than two working days from the date of the deal . |
| 13 | Workmen wore special boots made without nails , and horses used for haulage were shod with copper rather than iron , in order to reduce the risk from flying sparks . |
| 14 | It is currently being tested for use in an aerosolised form which delivers a lower total dose of the drug directly to the lungs , in order to reduce the risk of side effects . |
| 15 | If your cheque book is lost or stolen , let your bank know immediately in order to reduce the risk of fraud on your account . |
| 16 | Curtains that have linings sewn in will require dry cleaning in order to reduce the risk of lining and curtain fabric shrinking at different rates . |
| 17 | Irradiation of food does not conform to attempts to cut down the number and scale of radiation emitters in order to reduce the risks of contamination of plant workers and local communities . |
| 18 | 3 to carry out preparatory procedures in order to minimize the risk of mistakes or complications occurring during the peri-operative period . |
| 19 | Companies certainly try to control demand , to channel it in known directions , but they are never sure of their market ; the best they can do is to offer a ‘ cultural repertoire ’ , to cover a spread of the likely possibilities in order to minimize the risk — and it is this which accounts for the colossal overproduction of records and the large number that make a loss ( see Laing 1985 : 9–10 , 20 ; Frith 1983a : 92–102 ; Denisoff 1975 : 92–4 ) . |
| 20 | Farmers may even switch their pattern of production in order to minimize the risks — from arable to intensive livestock farming , for example . |