Example sentences of "[verb] a [adj] [v-ing] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Nevertheless , supply-side doctrine provided a theoretical underpinning for the main thrust of his economic strategy . |
| 2 | Unfortunately the third sentence sends us reeling back to square one in terms of methodological confusion : we are now told that just because Keynes had tried to provide a theoretical underpinning for the concept of involuntary unemployment does not , ipso facto , oblige subsequent theorists to ‘ 'explain ’ the theoretical constructs of our predecessors ' . |
| 3 | The budget , of course , also has a major bearing on the level of next year 's Poll Tax bills . |
| 4 | Though phrasing is sympathetic , and Masur allows a natural easing for the third theme in the first movement , this is not among warmer readings of this much recorded work . |
| 5 | Their success attracted a worldwide following as the Lisbon Lions and their successors dominated Scottish football for more than a decade . |
| 6 | He 'd noticed a slight waning in the receipts on Sex of One … though I think it was just the power crisis and the railways . |
| 7 | He had briefly been involved with the Logical Positivists of the Vienna Circle and developed a strong leaning toward the importance of systematic empirical observation as the cornerstone of the scientific method , and a corresponding dislike of abstracted theorising and metaphysical speculation . |
| 8 | Roland felt a strange pricking at the base of his neck . |
| 9 | This type of plan is know as I think B is the answer , you know , of anybody got that wrong I think a severe smacking on the head is probably due . |
| 10 | Your rank as senior designer warrants a certain waiving of the formalities . ’ |