Example sentences of "brought on [prep] a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Kevin Gallacher , brought on as a substitute in Berne , should be in the starting line-up against Portugal . |
| 2 | ( i ) As a result of the progress of medical science certain conditions are now so easily diagnosable and treatable , that , although they once carried a mortality , it can no longer be said that they do , unless that mortality is brought on as a result of some wholly unexpected and exceptional circumstance , for example gross negligence on the part of the doctor treating the patient . |
| 3 | Outbreaks of violence were common , usually brought on by a mixture of glue and alcohol . |
| 4 | In 1974 his property and investment group also faced problems brought on by a credit squeeze and downturn in the building market . |
| 5 | Her triumph in securing Dombey as a husband for Edith is dashed by Edith 's unconcealed contempt and resentment after the marriage , and she dies in confusion of mind and physical incapacity brought on by a stroke . |
| 6 | ‘ A deficient libido brought on by a set of socio-physical determinants manifesting in a psycho-sexual syndrome , whereby you can only achieve sensual gratification through the experience of pain . ’ |
| 7 | And medical experts say the horrific condition may have been brought on by a paracetamol tablet . |
| 8 | We are being taken to the ‘ limits of pain ’ brought on by a means of transport which is too loud , ugly , congested , dirty , dangerous and expensive . |