Example sentences of "[noun prp] [vb past] its position " in BNC.
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| 1 | The HDF polled well in the capital , while the SzDSz consolidated its position further to the west , reflecting a traditional economic and political divide between the east and west of the country . |
| 2 | It appears Canon increased its position in NeXT slightly with an additional $10m-$20m investment back in December : it now holds 17.9% . |
| 3 | In communal elections in Innsbruck on Sept. 24 the FPÖ and the local version of the Green Alternatives ( Grüne Alternativen — GA ) won seats and votes from both the ÖVP and the SPÖ , although the ÖVP remained the strongest party ; in Salzburg province on Oct. 8 the FPÖ improved its position while the SPÖ and the ÖVP both suffered losses ; in Lower Austria and Styria on March 25 , 1990 , the ÖVP retained its dominant position despite losing votes and seats to the FPÖ and the GA , while the SPÖ remained the second largest party ; and in Vorarlberg on April 1 the SPÖ lost its absolute majority on the Bregenz municipal council , which was taken over by an ÖVP chair . |
| 4 | Those of use who have worked so hard to ensure that the UK retained its position as one of the world 's leaders in fast reactor technology must register disappointment following the Government 's decision to cease funding our participation in the European Fast Reactor R&D programme . |
| 5 | This concept met resistance in Tehran , particularly as Iraq underlined its position with another offensive just after Iran 's accepting the principle of a cease-fire . |
| 6 | However , the PCI retained its position as the second-largest party . |
| 7 | Ignoring the foundation of the European Economic Community until it was too late to join on favourable terms , Britain lost its position as a first-class trading power without even noticing . |
| 8 | We have seen that during a period of twenty years between the wars , town planning in Britain consolidated its position in local authority practice , consultant advocacy and professional solidarity , though little was achieved by way of addition to intellectual content or method . |
| 9 | Joffre was convinced , and the BEF reached its positions in Flanders between 16 and 18 October . |
| 10 | The most significant political event of the 12 months to June 1991 was the October 1990 general election in which the SPÖ retained its position as the largest single party , the ÖVP registered its worst result since 1945 , and the main beneficiary was the FPÖ [ see p. 37785 ] . |
| 11 | Although Neaoutyine suggested that the pro-independence forces were " open to any discussion " , an FLNKS congress in June reasserted its position that the planned referendum was " a determining stage in New Caledonia 's march towards independence " . |