Example sentences of "be [vb pp] [prep] the nearest [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In future it is hoped that information will be posted at the nearest car parks , as well as at the crag , allowing for a change of plan before walking to the climbs ! |
| 2 | Most local authorities insist on separate systems to reduce the volume intake at sewage works , since rainwater can be discharged into the nearest watercourse without treatment . |
| 3 | Richard was immediately content , as he only was when something could be ascertained to the nearest degree of accuracy . |
| 4 | Again , applications may be made by the nearest relative or an approved social worker and two medical recommendations are required . |
| 5 | The other 27 per cent would have to be connected to the nearest telephone line or ( in the future ) to a cable-television system . |
| 6 | He listened to the few men who had survived for more than a few weeks and talked of ‘ Blighty ’ and prayed only for a ‘ cushy wound ’ so they could be moved to the nearest hospital tent and , if they were among the lucky ones , eventually be sent home to England . |
| 7 | Note that a judge or district judge may sue or be sued in accordance with the rules set out below , but if the court in which the action would be commenced is a court of which he is judge or district judge , then the action may be commenced in the nearest court or most convenient one of which he is not the judge or district judge ( Ord 4 , r 7 ) . |
| 8 | The shop stewards also decided that all accident and emergency cases would be taken to the nearest accident and emergency department . |
| 9 | Water had to be ferried from the nearest hydrant using a bowser . |