Example sentences of "be accord [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This paradox remained until early 1974 , when I was investigating what the behavior of matter in the vicinity of a black hole would be according to quantum mechanics . |
| 2 | The ‘ man 's ’ plea is according to plot , as is Jacob 's response , ‘ I will not let you go , unless you bless me . ’ |
| 3 | Officials are full-time employees , promotion is according to seniority and achievement ; pay scales are prescribed according to the position or office held in the organisation structure ; |
| 4 | That 's according to preference . |
| 5 | Direct central government control was abjured — the Royal Assent to Bills was accorded on behalf of the monarch by the Governor of Northern Ireland ( only once in over 50 years was its granting delayed ; it was otherwise a formality ) and a ‘ convention ’ of non-interference in Northern Ireland affairs grew up . |
| 6 | Where Chartier went further was in asking whether nobility was something which came to a man by virtue of his birth ( and could therefore be inherited ) or whether it was accorded in recognition of merit ? |