Example sentences of "[be] [to-vb] [adv prt] [noun sg] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The most likely outcome of such action would be to speed up privatisation of the service , since the Government could hardly empty the jails , and somebody would have to supervise the inmates . |
| 2 | A HAMBLETON businessman is to set up shop outside the area after allegedly being given a rough ride by the district council . |
| 3 | Another idea is to stir up cornflour with the juice from raspberries or blackberries and boil it , stirring all the time until thick . |
| 4 | The aim of the projects is to bring about change in the degree curriculum which will encourage students to develop qualities and skills which extend beyond the specialised knowledge of their degree courses . |
| 5 | Their god was True Valiance , a splendid celibate of noble brow and sturdy limb , whose destiny was to seek out injustice in the world and restore what was lawful and proper . |
| 6 | The style and ease of the execution of the coup gave credence to the view that Fujimori was still in control of the army which , in keeping with his claim that his main purpose was to root out corruption in the Congress and the judiciary , restricted its actions to seizing control of government buildings in the capital , Lima , and placing under house arrest a dozen opposition politicians ( who were subsequently released ) , including the main opposition American Popular Revolutionary Alliance ( APRA ) former Economy Minister Abel Salinas , the former Interior Minister AugustÃn Mantilla , and a leading APRA trade unionist , Luis Negreiros . |