Example sentences of "[adj] [noun] from amongst " in BNC.
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| 1 | European volunteer workers were recruited by the British government from amongst the large refugee population in Displaced Persons camps in Germany and Austria at the end of the Second World war . |
| 2 | They were organized into fourteen sections , each under the command of a captain and a sergeant-major , both of whom were chosen by the municipal council from amongst the most important landowners in the region . |
| 3 | Organizations operating in the north of the country spoke of recruiting seasonal workers from amongst people who had contacted them looking for permanent positions . |
| 4 | To pick out the important point from amongst the details is a most valuable skill . |
| 5 | Hamilton had been appointed Acting Headmaster of the Grammar School on Gurney 's departure , and had overseen the move from Dodge Hill to Greek Street of pupils , desks , and fitments , and was the successful candidate from amongst the thirteen ( including one layman ) who applied . |
| 6 | He organised the defence of Altdorf and raised a new army from amongst the beleaguered citizens . |
| 7 | There was time for sightseeing in Bath which was most enjoyable despite the weather and the last night party went with a swing with marvellous entertainment from amongst our fellow course participants . |
| 8 | In this respect , therefore , our work conforms to the general principles of Labov 's work and is not comparable with studies ( experimental or otherwise ) that are based on the language of , for example , RP-speaking or near RP-speaking persons from amongst the analyst 's own university students . |