Example sentences of "in previous [noun pl] [coord] [pron] " in BNC.
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1 | The free volume concept has been touched on in previous sections but it is instructive now to consider this idea more closely and to draw together the various points alluded to earlier . |
2 | Its characteristics include adjustable string tension , a system which has been underrated in previous years but which has incalculable benefits to the regular club enthusiast . |
3 | The cards are now larger than in previous years and we have found that this size proved very popular . |
4 | We would also like to record our thanks to the many people who have covenanted in previous years and whose names have appeared in earlier Reports . |
5 | Jeff added : ‘ BNFL people from several sites have collected food and clothing for us to take out in previous years and I would be grateful if people could help again . |
6 | Thank you Mr Mayor I just wanted t to come in with two fairly quick points er as to why I will not be able to support this amendment , but the first is that the leader of the council has indicated that the efficiency savings erm has got as far as it can go and that , you know , we have been trimming at the margins and there is no more margin left and that leads you to believe that perhaps one should be looking at somewhat more er root and branch type of pruning in the spending that that the labour group want to actually erm deal with , er and the second point I would like to make , and er I thank councillor for giving us a a a a new word tonight obfuscation because that describes exactly what I think the labour group are trying to do by bringing this figure down it removes the embarrassment they would have from having to add on a substantial sum of money f due to the failure to collect the cou er the community charge in previous years and I think that they are trying by by this amendment with some very quick foot work to try and delude the people of this city . |
7 | This has meant a fall in the demand for residential care which had been increasing rapidly in previous years and it is the duty of the relevant authorities to plan future provision er so that everything will work smoothly for those most in need . |
8 | It gives the impression we 're prepared to spend the money and that 's what 's happened in previous years and it should n't happen . |
9 | Deleted from the guidelines were certain provisions which had appeared in previous drafts but which had been strongly criticized by media executives as amounting to censorship ; these would have prohibited reporters from approaching military officials unannounced , and banned dissemination of pictures showing troops in agony or severe shock . |