Example sentences of "[prep] [noun sg] [conj] [noun] [noun pl] over " in BNC.
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| 1 | The dispute between parents and LEA in Dewsbury in 1987–88 exemplified this struggle between parent and state agencies over what is essentially the exercise of the paternalistic role concerning the formal education of a child . |
| 2 | Susan was tempted to remodel her dream image as ‘ Phyllis Dietrichsen ’ from Double Indemnity , flashing her jewelled anklet and casting off her used-up men like old cleanses , or ‘ Vivian Sternwood ’ from The Big Sleep , brushing aside her curtain of hair and trading innuendoes over cigarettes with Philip Marlowe . |
| 3 | In previous years , the group limited acquisition expenses deferment to commission paid to the agent introducing creditor business and to transaction charges paid on the collection of motor and household premiums over the terms of the policies . |
| 4 | There must have been a succession of road and track layouts over the years , so it would be fortunate indeed if even part of the original network had survived . |
| 5 | This legislation will ensure that the UK can meet its international obligations to significantly reduce the national emissions of sulphur and nitrogen oxides over the next decade . |
| 6 | They were largely concerned with population and household predictions over the period to 1981 and the possibilities that existed for redistribution . |
| 7 | On occasions this could lead to conflict between district and county councils over housing provision — for example , over the desire of farmers to build tied cottages in open countryside . |
| 8 | The reason for the muddle appears to be a simple agreement between government and commission officials over the UK map of political and administrative boundaries , which correctly puts Argyll and Bute in Strathclyde Region and the western part of Moray in Grampian . |
| 9 | Disagreement between government and trade unions over minimum wage |
| 10 | Despite his minimal role in the preparation of the rising , he immediately began to take executive action , raising the Legionnaires ' wages by one peseta per day and broadcasting speeches over the radio . |