Example sentences of "[pron] [noun sg] [prep] [noun] of [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That 's my response on behalf of the C E C. |
| 2 | ‘ You were one of several people who were probably going to be let go on my recommendation as part of a rationalisation programme , but the manner in which I caused it to happen … |
| 3 | Indeed , my research on images of the gene in popular culture is revealing trends that make me wonder about the results of public participation . |
| 4 | I had to leave my place in front of the screen frequently and go behind to convince myself that each new voice was indeed coming from the same man . |
| 5 | She wanted to say in her other voice , the one she had mislaid outside , So here you are at last , on my estate , in my house , at my place in front of the fire . |
| 6 | Much later I recited the story of ‘ my day in search of a morgue , to a friend who runs a residential home on the south coast . |
| 7 | I unlock the door of the garret , place my jacket on top of the Sarson 's Malt Vinegar box and hunt through the Squeez-Ee box . |
| 8 | Before I call the Home Secretary , I should say that I understand that a notice of appeal has now been lodged but that I propose to exercise my discretion in respect of the sub judice rule to allow questions covering the Home Secretary 's statement . |
| 9 | About five weeks before that I had come home in my first university term , and got undressed for my bath in front of the bathroom mirror . |
| 10 | Mr Burtt has asked my advice on payment of the enclosed invoice for £690 for an order raised by Mrs Gregory which did not go through the agreed procedures , and which exceeds the total amount available for all staff . |
| 11 | In my concern as Chairman of the Board was that er if very few people turned up then perhaps people might say that we did n't go around go about advertising it in the correct way what I think we actually did I 'm not sure how many people are here this evening , but I should think it 's somewhere in the region of about hundred and , hundred and fifty , so I hope that the meeting this evening sort of cross representation people actually use facilities which the playhouse offers . |
| 12 | By the spring of 1964 I had persuaded myself that as it was nearly nine years since I joined AIB as a Senior Inspector and I was still a Senior Inspector , I would probably draw my pension as status of the engineering investigators to that of the operational investigators . |
| 13 | He looked at me with twinkling pity for my lack of understanding of the really serious things in life . |
| 14 | A couple of hours later , when the awkwardnesses had receded and giggling and fidgeting had given way to my acceptance as part of the furniture , they were engaged in an enthusiastic frank exchange about the qualities of teachers whom they had liked , whose lessons they had enjoyed and for whom they were prepared to concede the comment : ‘ Mr So and So was decent — yeah , well decent , were n't he Sue ? ’ |
| 15 | Like the other office-holders , I am debarred by my office from membership of the professional conduct committees . |
| 16 | Julian Crozier ( left ) , Chief Executive , Training & Employment Agency — the major funders of the programme — presents Vivienne Manley with her certificate upon completion of the GEP . |
| 17 | Anti-hunt protestors stayed away from the meeting , preferring to show their support by way of a petition of more than 5,500 signatures . |
| 18 | If it is true , then Kingfisher should not be afraid of arguing its case in front of the Monopolies Commission . |
| 19 | She took her stand in front of the desk . |
| 20 | One thing must be remembered about their experience as part of a group : they would all have started work when there were large numbers of young girls in the composing-room , whose atmosphere would have reflected this , differing from that of the men 's composing-room where the spread of ages was much greater . |
| 21 | The Easter Vigil is well served in all its variety by reception of the Readings in simple refrains , by acclaiming the risen Christ In Light , sharing in Easter Praise and truly greeting the dawn of the first Easter . |
| 22 | Five ministers resigned from the Chandra Shekhar government in February 1991 following their disqualification from membership of the Lok Sabha under the anti-defection laws [ see pp. 38005-06 ] . |
| 23 | In most of Africa and Asia the British could justify their presence in terms of the white man 's burden : there was work to do , and justice to be done . |
| 24 | Over to Mary 's quarters he went , while Alice remained locked in her apartment for fear of the plague of adders which her husband assured her infested the grounds . |
| 25 | This is its function as part of the pastoral care attached to Anselm 's office . |
| 26 | Trammelled as I am by ‘ the service ’ , I can only plead guilty to what it is impossible to amend without commencing de novo — for everything and everybody must find their level on board of a king 's ship . |
| 27 | Am I to watch another woman sink into her grave for want of a little compassion ? ’ |
| 28 | They spend much of their leisure time down in Dorset , walking or bird-watching ; at home they enjoy gardening or relaxing — Pauline 's favourite way is to sit down with her knitting in front of the television . |
| 29 | Over 4000 members have already given their verdict in favour of the club 's ‘ fabulous facilities manifesto ’ and its dual function , ( tennis ' double whammy , if you like ! ) , that of meeting all member needs while maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere within the club 's spacious acres . |
| 30 | As a photographer , she was unique and sometimes terrifying in her decision to publicly share her experience as victim of the social discourses of the family , health and the law . |