Example sentences of "[adv prt] [pos pn] british " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I 'm afraid I do n't look particularly good in either , ’ Mark said , ‘ but , putting on my British hat first : yes , Prime Minister , the United Kingdom is at a considerable disadvantage when multi-nationals consider investment locations in Europe . |
| 2 | Because British intelligence has been reluctant to spy on a legitimately elected government and has also been forbidden from keeping ministers under surveillance , MI5 has welcomed the CIA 's intervention and given it a free rein in its British operations , always provided that it can share the resulting information . |
| 3 | Indeed , it has taken me more than three years to cast off my British cynicism and truly comprehend the value of freedom in America . |
| 4 | He shrugged off his British Warm greatcoat and Steiner took in the badges of rank and red tabs of a staff officer . |
| 5 | GM buffs up its British credentials : Michael Harrison on Jaguar 's preferred ally in its fight to stay independent |
| 6 | ROBBIE REGAN , the new European flyweight champion , is considering giving up his British 8st title because of the lack of real challengers , Dai Gardiner , his manager , explained : ‘ I understand the Board of Control are nominating Francis Ampofo of London and Scotsman James Drummond as contenders . |
| 7 | His had to a eh , give up his British passport and become an Australian . |