Example sentences of "meant that [prep] the [num ord] " in BNC.

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1 The huge interest generated in the share issue meant that on the first day of trading , the partially paid price of 50p immediately increased to 93p , which emphasised the extent of the undervaluation of the company ; the share price subsequently increased by even more .
2 Food shortages and the lack of heating or lighting in towns , and the time-consuming difficulties of finding ways round them for city-dwellers , meant that for the first time in a century , if not longer , life in the country was not to be despised .
3 ASH , Action on Smoking and Health , said the new move meant that for the first time the true toll of smoking would be seen ‘ in black and white ’ .
4 ‘ In some parts of the UK cuts in local authority spending and the move to the purchaser-provider split meant that for the first time students coming off social work courses were having real difficulties finding jobs ’ Weinstein said .
5 The intactness of the tomb meant that for the first time it was possible to analyse fully how the many objects found within it were used , and their ritual and social implications within the Sicàn culture better understood .
6 All this meant that for the first time all pupils were aiming for " A " levels , and could be helped and encouraged by discussing careers and progress with their masters and parents .
7 Wilder 's withdrawal meant that for the first time since the 1980 nomination contest the Democratic campaign would be fought without a major black contender .
8 In the Balkans it meant that for the next few years Bulgaria under Stambouloff would look to Austria-Hungary ( and even , a little , to Turkey ) , for fear of Russia .
9 We knew that VAT was going to be an issue , but because everything was so vague we found it impossible to draw up detailed plans in advance , which meant that at the last minute we had to commit unbudgeted and unplanned resources to enable us to be ready for January . ’
10 He said Mr Smith 's statement meant that in the first full two years of a Labour Government , they would have to borrow around an extra £9.5 billion .
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