Example sentences of "[to-vb] [prep] [adj] of [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In too many cases the draughtsman finds it quicker to design a new part than to search through hundreds of drawings for one that fits his task . |
| 2 | all of a sudden in the next couple of years you 've got to go through thousands of years of evolution . |
| 3 | This is a different task from the usual lawn-mowing and conifer cutting , and is more likely to consist of sweeping of leaves from gravelled areas , and watering of moss , plus , of course , attention to the water quality of your pond . |
| 4 | She did n't officially begin her regular duties until Monday , which she planned to start with a meeting of all available personnel at the station , but between them she , Cavell and Penny Seu Chen had managed to fill up most of Sunday with their planning . |
| 5 | How is a local authority to react to thousands of claims for rebate ? |
| 6 | Officials in Abu Dhabi eased their strict Islamic ban on alcohol to allow in thousands of gallons of draught ale . |
| 7 | LONDON — Margaret Thatcher said yesterday it was impossible for Britain to take in millions of refugees from Hong Kong and urged China to take steps to restore the colony 's confidence , AP reports . |