Example sentences of "[verb] the [noun] of [num] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | We have witnessed the murder of millions of men , women and children by the US and their allies in Africa , Vietnam , Nicaragua , El Salvador , Grenada , Chile and the list goes on . |
| 2 | ‘ El-Gama'a el-Islamiya asserts that the blood of Ahmed Zaki and his men , who have avenged the blood of tens of militants spilled over almost a year in Egypt , will not dry until the blood of revenge flows , ’ the militants said in a statement . |
| 3 | The only challenge to Thatcher since she first became leader in February 1975 had been in 1989 , when she had received the support of 314 of the then 374 Conservative MPs ( who formed the electorate ) against 33 for Sir Anthony Meyer , with 24 ballot papers being spoiled and three MPs not participating [ see p. 37134 ] . |
| 4 | Since the start of UN mediation in August Israel had received the remains of one of its servicemen and proof that two others were definitely dead . |
| 5 | He stopped , his right boot almost touching the leg of one of the dead men , and looked about him , frowning . |
| 6 | Chandeliers , gilt furniture and marble pillars display the opulence of one of the finest hotel/casinos in the world , and the cabaret and superb restaurants will rival the gaming tables of the casino as the highlight of your stay here . |
| 7 | In the event the judge merely shared the surprise of one of the counsel for the defence , and left the matter to be resolved by an application by the defendant banks to the Companies Court under section 168(5) of the Insolvency Act 1986 . |
| 8 | ‘ I apprehend that a tribunal which is by law invested with power to affect the property of one of Her Majesty 's subjects , is bound to give such subject an opportunity of being heard before it proceeds : and that that rule is of universal application , and founded upon the plainest principles of justice . |
| 9 | ‘ I apprehend that a tribunal which is by law invested with power to affect the property of one of Her Majesty 's subjects , is bound to give such subject an opportunity of being heard before it proceeds : and that that rule is of universal application , and founded upon the plainest principles of justice . |
| 10 | I know but er that 's what I mean , we get all the , a lot of them , about four of them topics worth , we 're being given the equivalent of one of the topics you may be do next year you know . |
| 11 | The ICI also revealed the arrest of thousands of civilians . |
| 12 | The Mayor and Mayoress of Eastleigh , councillors Martin and Margaret Kyrle , circumnavigated the rim of one of BP 's 60ft high crude oil storage tanks with terminal manager Martin Heathcote when a party of 40 civic heads from local authorities in the area visited the Hamble-le-Rice oil terminal on the occasion of the Mayor 's annual civic day . |
| 13 | Under the terms of the agreement , representatives from these five countries would help oversee the movement of millions of tonnes of grain and other food aid expected to arrive at South African ports . |
| 14 | On four continents scientists have consumed the equivalent of billions of dollars trying to capture the dream . |
| 15 | Social work influences the lives of thousands of children and adults … yet many people will have no contact with social workers |
| 16 | Social work influences the lives of thousands of children and adults , sometimes critically , sometimes fleetingly . |
| 17 | It 's good to see the story of one of the lesser known aces of the RAF in print ! |
| 18 | She was in time to see the recovery of one of the young gentlemen who had begun to torment her on that night until Colonel Hope had silenced him . |
| 19 | AN exemption clause is a term of the contract intended to exclude or restrict the liability of one of the parties , usually the seller . |
| 20 | The author wishes to acknowledge the help of three of his colleagues in the preparation of this paper , Mr J.Eadie , Dr P.Newbould and Dr T.J.Maxwell . |
| 21 | A troupe of gypsies arrives , intending to profit from the opportunity provided by the wedding , and while some of them dance , others , mingling with the company under the pretext of telling fortunes , pick the pockets of one of the bourgeois . |
| 22 | The Searles , more than even Redgrave and Pinsent , became the heroes of millions of armchair TV viewers as they came from nowhere to win the coxed pairs in the last three strokes of the race . |
| 23 | He became the lover of one of the ladies , Tarquinia Molza , and in his Eighth Book of five-part madrigals ( Venice , 1586 ) he published two examples of what have been described as forerunners of the concerto da camera , ‘ Vezzosi augelli ’ and ‘ Non e si denso velo ’ . |
| 24 | IT IS with regret that I have to report the death of one of our Trowbridge pensioners on . |
| 25 | The left-wing MP for Bolsover 's term as party chairman ends tomorrow , but no one believes that this will lower the profile of one of Labour 's most colourful and respected figures . |
| 26 | At that time , one could enter the building easily , wander up and down the racked and discoloured ramp , contemplate the looting of one of the door handles , even find undrunk wine in a cupboard . |
| 27 | A year later a major steel plant announced the dismissal of 901 of its 3700 workers : |
| 28 | On July 22 , Mobutu announced the appointment of one of his main opponents , Etienne Tshisekedi wa Mulumba , leader of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress , as Prime Minister of a government of national unity . |
| 29 | Sunday will be kept free for you to enjoy the sights of one of the world 's most fascinating cities . |
| 30 | A spokesman said : ‘ You would think the councillors would want the support of 400 of its electorate , but it was obvious from the outset we did n't stand a chance , ’ he said . |