Example sentences of "[to-vb] at [adv] [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The evidence is that at the present time there is a serious lack of resources to care adequately for the number of sufferers living in ordinary housing , and that this mismatch between numbers and resources is likely to increase at least to the end of the century . |
| 2 | The tank is a pleasure to look at even without the fish . |
| 3 | I think it is time for people to look at again at the pass rates , the standard of teaching , the standard of students who actually do this Business Studies . |
| 4 | There was no longer anything to pretend to look at out of the window . |
| 5 | Obviously if you have an essentially period home it is good to keep at least within the spirit of the place , although conversely , one old piece in a very modern hall can look stunning . |
| 6 | I think there is a moral obligation on the E C , not necessarily the Americans because it is a European problem , to intervene at least to the extent of ensuring protection for ordinary civilians and ensuring that they get food and medical s provision . |
| 7 | Some of us decided to attend the much-advertised bull fight scheduled to commence at 3pm in the Plaza del Toro . |
| 8 | Alan says : ’ I was amazed at the advice I received because their Mitchell Philpott told me not to transfer at least for the time being . |
| 9 | The barrister reacted to a situation created by the judge ; he felt that he must try to convey at once to the jury that his client was not being obstructive or reticent about disclosing a statement . |
| 10 | ‘ You 're to go at once to the vicar 's study , ’ she announced . |
| 11 | I do n't wish to seem importunate , but if you do intend to sever the agreement I will be obliged to ask at least for the reimbursement of the expenses of my journey . ’ |
| 12 | There are two things to note at once about the remit . |
| 13 | He shows the way " clearcutting " by the US Forestry Service is registered as bald scars on the mountain ranges — hard to distinguish at once from the destruction caused by natural forces . |