Example sentences of "almost the [noun sg] [prep] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | With the same amp settings the low hum single coils sing with almost the character of a Gibson P90 . |
| 2 | It is in five movements , and is graced by a major role for the solo oboe , giving it almost the character of a concerto . |
| 3 | One species that has done this is Volvox , a hollow sphere , almost the size of a pinhead , constructed from a large number of cells , each with a flagellum . |
| 4 | Fifty-three years old when he came to the throne , and crippled by the kick of a horse in his youth , what could he do against all these turbulent and forceful lords , his brother Albany , his son Rothesay , and these Black Douglases who bore almost the prestige of a royal dynasty ? |
| 5 | Of course , people do act out of character — but not often in a matter involving almost the whole of a man 's private fortune . |
| 6 | HE SAID : ‘ Within seconds it had grown to 300ft high , almost the height of a tower block , and seemed to be rolling towards us , glowing brighter all the time . |
| 7 | As for the investors ' representatives , businessman John Dyer and his committee at BCIG and Antony Gold and David Pine at Alexander Tatham yesterday represented almost the end of a daily nightmare . |
| 8 | Dr. Lynne Michelle , of Edinburgh , has highlighted in her studies on the perception of children of the promotion of cigarettes the grave danger , almost the entrapment of a younger generation by irresponsible elements in the industry and , sadly , the example set by other adults , including parents . |
| 9 | His breathing was almost the panting of a hunting dog . |