Example sentences of "that stand on [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When I lock along my collection of phrenology books , including titles such as The Brain and How to Read It , and run my fingers with affection over the porcelain phrenological head that stands on my filing cabinet , I often wonder what future generations will make of today 's psychologists . |
| 2 | ‘ Would you tell me not to touch the little Degas horse that stands on my desk ? ’ |
| 3 | Solid beech lined drawers that run on easy glide telescopic roller slides , thick ( 18mm ) easy-to-maintain side panels and base shelves , 40mm thick work surfaces , spring loaded hinges which close at a touch , and cabinets that stand on their own ( individually adjustable ) four feet to ensure absolute stability on even the most uneven floors , are just some of the standard features that make Wilson & Glick Kitchens one of the most successful companies in the UK since its formation in 1987 . |
| 4 | Whereas writers and even journalists aim to construct individual works , works that stand on their own , the only novelty allowed the scientist is to be first . |
| 5 | With a gesture almost roguish , as if she slapped a hand away , she tossed the frills back before lifting the lid off the biscuit box ( velvet-covered and braided ) that stood on her bedside table , to choose from its varied collection the biscuits most suitable for breakfast two crackers and two water biscuits . |