Example sentences of "it works [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The agency has corporate personality and it works under the supervision of parliament . |
| 2 | It 's a very funny joke , but it works at the expense of treating her like a child , which is not at all what the novel usually intends . |
| 3 | Do n't worry about how it works at the moment just concentrate on the mechanics of getting it running . |
| 4 | Sexism in language is one manifestation of the system , and it works to the disadvantage of women , not men . |
| 5 | So in general terms , I agree with you , and that 's the way it works with the exceptions I mentioned . |
| 6 | But it does n't wor do it does n't So it works on the H P but not on the Sun is that right ? |
| 7 | It works on the principle that the pursuer will not be able to change direction as efficiently as the prey . |
| 8 | It works on the assumption that each side is willing to move from its starting point during the negotiations . |
| 9 | It works on the basis of a magnetic coil , which generates a high frequency radio signal , converting mercury gas inside the bulb into a " plasma " , emitting ultra-violet light which strikes the bulb 's phosphorous coating and makes it glow . |
| 10 | Normally there 's load down stairs but obviously it 's it works on the basis erm |
| 11 | And so the A N C has to make sure that while it works for the aspirations of its people it must also protect the country and I 'm afraid in this context it means it has through negotiations and other means also conceded made concessions in order to save the situation and the only organization that is now working for the national interest even losing its own supporters in the country is basically the A N C and it 's quite a remarkable thing to see that leaders are prepared to l lose political support because they have to make sure that the country does n't . |
| 12 | Maybe it works in the case of God ; I 've always been so afraid it would n't that I 've never tried it . |
| 13 | He said : ‘ It works like the football league with bands being promoted or moving down . |
| 14 | On the contrary , it works within the framework of the Zande legal code and studiously observes all its provisions and prescriptions . |