Example sentences of "[verb] a similar " in BNC.
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| 1 | Clearly a zero near the imaginary axis gives a minimum in the frequency spectrum at a pulsatance equal to the imaginary part of the zero point , while a pole close to the imaginary axis causes a similar maximum in the spectrum . |
| 2 | Guy 's Hospital colleagues were particularly disappointed that the project could not be carried out in Southwark , and it was therefore agreed that we should seek a similar , inner London , largely working-class borough with an established psychogeriatric service , so that findings might be applicable to the Southwark situation . |
| 3 | The Tribune Company had already won a similar battle in Chicago in 1985 and seemed confident that it could repeat this profitable victory in New York . |
| 4 | Brough Park 's leading performer of late , Burnhope Jimmy , will be strongly fancied to win the Long March Stayers Stakes , over 670 metres , having won a similar event at Middlesbrough earlier in the month . |
| 5 | One has to start with a simple physical configuration , solve the corresponding mathematical problem , then solve a similar problem and then another problem , and then a little more difficult problem , and soon . |
| 6 | At best you solve a similar one . |
| 7 | The First World War provided a similar test and again only the Labour and Unionist parties were able to meet it squarely , but the battles of 1912 and 1913 had given advance warning of what was to come . |
| 8 | The results of his treatment were so good she decided to try a similar diet . |
| 9 | He was among the founders of the Association of Cricket Statisticians in 1973 , playing a prominent role in their series of publications on the players of each first-class county and producing the A to Z of Cricket Records in 1976 : ‘ I had seen a book on the football records and persuaded the publisher to try a similar volume on cricket records — not only listing them by explaining them . |
| 10 | Although these cross-sectional studies suggest a similar positive relationship as in the non-diabetic between coronary heart disease and increasing serum cholesterol , triglyceride , VLDL and LDL levels , and possibly a negative association with HDL , confirmation of their contribution should be sought from prospective studies . |
| 11 | The methods also suggest a similar technique , although I may be stretching a point . ’ |
| 12 | The value of the elasticity of demand ε is based on an estimate by Metcalf and Cowling ( 1967 ) , although more recent estimates by Burrell ( 1989 ) suggest a similar value . |
| 13 | ‘ You will perceive by the accompanying prospectus that I have commenced another work of much greater magnitude [ than the Century ] ; for my own part I should have been more anxious to have gone on with unfigured foreign birds and by that means have added so much the more interest to the science of ornithology , but the greater number of the subscribers to my other work not paying attention to birds generally but limiting themselves to those of our own country , they have frequently reiterated their request that I should commence a similar work on the Birds of [ 'this country ’ crossed out ] Europe and this has been the only motive for my undertaking so laborious a task . ’ |
| 14 | Linn is one of several manufacturers who provide a similar facility , and as usual the effect is the elimination of the digital near-equivalent of tape wow & flutter known as ‘ jitter ’ . |
| 15 | Using more recent data which provide a similar comparison , Figure 11.2 plots real money stock and real GDP for the period 1979 — 87 . |
| 16 | Inkjet printers provide a similar facility but with the added advantage of colour . |
| 17 | ( The other copyright libraries in the UK provide a similar service , and are similarly affected . ) |
| 18 | Local education authorities provide a similar service through educational computing centres , where they have been established . |
| 19 | I entered a similar type comp in the Daily Star before crimbo . |
| 20 | FRESH FROM the wreckage of semi-legendary crusties Radical Dance Faction , DF 118 peddle a similar line in guitar-laced dub . |
| 21 | Albrink demonstrated a similar association in a subsequent study , with 82 per cent of diabetics greater than 50 years of age with clinically apparent atherosclerosis having triglyceride levels greater than 1.7 mmol/l compared to 50 per cent of those without atherosclerosis ( Albrink , 1974 ) . |
| 22 | ‘ The matters to which regard is to be had in particular … are any of the following which appear to be relevant — ; ( a ) the strength of the bargaining positions of the parties relative to each other , taking into account ( among other things ) alternative means by which the customer 's requirements could have been met ; ( b ) whether the customer received an inducement to agree to the term , or in accepting it had an opportunity of entering into a similar contract with other persons , but without having to accept a similar term ; ( c ) whether the customer knew or ought reasonably to have known of the existence of the term ( having regard , among other things , to any custom of the trade and any previous course of dealing between the parties ) ; ( d ) where the term excludes or restricts any relevant liability if some condition is not complied with , whether it was reasonable at the time of the contract to expect that compliance with that condition would be practic-able ; ( e ) whether the goods were manufactured , processed or adapted to the special order of the customer . ’ |
| 23 | The factors which the court is to take into account under Sched 2 are : ( a ) the strength of the bargaining positions of the parties relative to each other , taking into account ( among other things ) alternative means by which the customer 's requirements could have been met ; ( b ) whether the customer received an inducement to agree to the term , or in accepting it had an opportunity of entering into a similar contract with other persons , but without having to accept a similar term ; ( c ) whether the customer knew or ought reasonably to have known of the existence and extent of the term ( having regard , among other things , to any custom of the trade and any previous course of dealing between the parties ) ; ( d ) where the term excludes or restricts any relevant liability if some condition is not complied with , whether it was reasonable at the time of the contract to expect that compliance with that condition would be practicable ; ( e ) whether the goods were manufactured , processed or adapted to the special order of the customer . |
| 24 | These guidelines , although not exhaustive of the factors to be considered , include the following : ( a ) the strength of the bargaining positions of the parties relative to each other , taking into account ( among other things ) alternative means by which the customer 's requirements could have been met ; ( b ) whether the customer received an inducement to agree to the term , or in accepting it had an opportunity of entering into a similar contract with other persons , but without having to accept a similar term ; ( c ) whether the customer knew or ought reasonably to have known of the existence and extent of the term ( having regard , among other things , to any custom of the trade and any previous course of dealing between the parties ) ; ( d ) where the term excludes or restricts any relevant liability if some condition is not complied with , whether it was reasonable at the time of the contract to expect that compliance with that condition would be practicable ; ( e ) whether the goods were manufactured , processed or adapted to the special order of the customer . |
| 25 | But it is not immediately obvious how to write a similar argument against the notion of justified belief . |
| 26 | John Wesley drew a similar conclusion and published his Serious Thoughts on the Earthquake at Lisbon . |
| 27 | So a choice of background was easy , but if you do not have access to a piece of the relevant dress you can either cheat and buy a similar fabric , or choose a plain white silk or satin backing . |
| 28 | Alzheimer described a similar condition beginning in middle life . |
| 29 | Thoreau described a similar state that is beyond words to express adequately : ‘ There comes into my mind such an indescribable , infinite , all absorbing , divine , heavenly pleasure , a sense of elevation and expansion , and I have had nought to do with it … |
| 30 | Francis Place described a similar situation among London 's artisans . |