Example sentences of "opportunity [to-vb] [prep] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The table shows the enthusiasm with which centres took the opportunity to go beyond straightforward transfer of old courses . |
| 2 | Consequently , secondary-school pupils in China have only a limited opportunity to go into higher education and in this sense , those who do make it can be viewed as a privileged elite . |
| 3 | Moreover , we regard such fees as undesirable because we are keen that there should be no avoidable barriers to access on the part of people who have not traditionally had the opportunity to go into higher education . |
| 4 | Her studies were interrupted by the opportunity to go into local politics , from which she has never looked back . |
| 5 | All day long she had wondered how he had managed to bamboozle his way into a consultancy , but first the calm , unflappable way he had dealt with Steve and now here , with the devastated relatives , Kathleen had an opportunity to see at first hand the qualities that set him apart as a consultant . |
| 6 | Naturally , we would be delighted to have the opportunity to work with Big Brother Inc . |
| 7 | In addition , whilst in the ward , the learner has the opportunity to work in close contact with specialists in all fields . |
| 8 | 15.33 Pupils working towards level 4 should , where possible , be given the opportunity to work in single sex and mixed groups of various size , with and without direct teacher supervision . |
| 9 | The result is that , by and large , the fiscal has to take the case as the police have presented it ; he does not seize the opportunity to come into direct contact with the investigation and has little chance of finding out what the police have ignored . |
| 10 | We are grateful for the opportunity to comment on this draft PPG Note . |
| 11 | Whilst your forthcoming weekend will naturally provide you with the ideal opportunity to discover at first hand the delights of owning your own Highland retreat , I can assure you there is absolutely no commitment . |
| 12 | Most rowing clubs do n't insist on immediate payment of an annual membership fe ( usually between £80 and £100 ) and should give you the opportunity to train with other club members before making a commitment . |
| 13 | However , if the repurchase price contained in the options is the market value at the date of exercise , it is probable that the buyer acquires both the opportunity to benefit from any increase in the value of the asset and the risk of loss due to an adverse change in its value . |
| 14 | The intention is that the members of the household should have an opportunity to communicate with each other , to sense their unity as a family , and to enjoy time set aside from the normal rush of daily life . |
| 15 | She had never ridden a horse and , as she had always lived in the city , the opportunity to wander through native bush had never come her way . |
| 16 | Relocation to a new area could , therefore , provide the opportunity to consolidate on one site and to provide sufficient area for future expansion . |
| 17 | But the occasional visitor who is wanting more will find that he has a genuine opportunity to engage in worthwhile learning . |
| 18 | Being free from the constraint of responding to logged calls and from the need to react quickly to one call after another gives the neighbourhood police the opportunity to engage in prolonged contact with the public . |
| 19 | I think it was very worthwhile and certainly on the road home , Densen Mafinyani had an opportunity to engage in considerable debate over the future of Africa ! |
| 20 | The Joint Venture and other gas producers in this area have the opportunity to participate in each package of contracts . |
| 21 | As far as their disabilities allow they should have the opportunity to participate in normal community activities . |
| 22 | It is a common and enormously frustrating experience for foreign language learners , presented with the opportunity to participate in authentic conversation with native speakers , to fail to join in successfully , despite having a high level of proficiency in the classroom . |
| 23 | An offer of preference shares , while not conferring an opportunity to participate in future growth or general voting powers , may have certain attractions . |
| 24 | ‘ I am delighted to have the opportunity to participate in this type of training . ’ |
| 25 | I think that also that said to me at the point that there is , people need to er , be paid attendance because otherwise you deny people the opportunity to be able to stand for council , there , otherwise you are going to end up with those that are either rich or retired as the only people who can attend a council which , and therefore we must remember that and make sure those who want to have the opportunity to participate in local government are actually compensated for their , for their erm , for their work . |
| 26 | The reason for the exception is to give all shareholders an opportunity to participate in large share purchase operations . |
| 27 | If you do feel left out of it , try and make every opportunity to talk to other care assistants . |
| 28 | But you will have an opportunity to talk to another adult and this will help remind you that you have just as much to offer as anyone else . |
| 29 | ‘ All United Kingdom citizens should have the opportunity to select on broad base policy option as opposed to narrow sectarian appeal , ’ he declared . |
| 30 | The present churches are right to be concerned that many do not give themselves the opportunity to grow in any faith because apathy and false gods have moved into the vacuum that exists instead of a soul . |