Example sentences of "it means [v-ing] [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In practical terms it means taking that course of action which most reliably will avoid the possibility of criticism by their superiors . |
| 2 | 1993 is a time to put everything you 've got into your career and ambitions , even if it means sacrificing some fun . |
| 3 | I suppose it means meeting fewer people and in that way is a loss to you , but if you get on well with your lady that could be even better , and it is good that you have weekends free . |
| 4 | ‘ Ageism ’ is objectionable , not because it means admitting these connections , but because it means treating old people — or children — badly . |
| 5 | Janice said ‘ Basically it means deferring any dismantling of the irradiated or contaminated plant until 35 years after station closure , so that when the time comes for removal , its level of activity will have diminished further , the dose rate for staff involved in dismantling will be much reduced . |