Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb past] in [det] [noun] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The 10.0 and 4.8 kb M.spretus -specific fragments cosegregated in this analysis and defined the Oct-11a locus . |
| 2 | Some of these early nautiloids occurred in such abundance that they are conspicuous enough to form an appreciable part of limestone formations — the ‘ Orthoceras Limestone ’ ( Ordovician ) is one of these , widely distributed through Scandinavia . |
| 3 | She said problems for parents came in all shapes and sizes , adding that perhaps too many of them emanated from ‘ that flickering box in the corner of the living room ’ . |
| 4 | Usually God 's blessing on the fruit of the land is sought , with a reading and prayers said in some field or farmyard . |
| 5 | I knew that both picture books and bookshops came in all shapes and sizes , but I naively assumed we 'd simply conquer that hurdle with some stunning innovative design . |
| 6 | STATIONS came in all shapes and sizes , and served a multiplicity of functions . |
| 7 | Things happened in this period that profoundly influenced sociological thinking in particular , and especially in so far as it related to crime and criminals ; they led to a comprehensive rejection of the most cherished principles of positivist criminology . |
| 8 | As we dropped down towards Gunnerside , rabbits exploded in all directions and Bill had so many to choose from he lay down confused , unable to make his mind up , looking at us pitifully as though we could make up his mind for him . |
| 9 | Guys ' drawings appeared in such papers as the Illustrated London News , a very successful venture begun in 1842 , the decade which also saw the founding of satirical journals like Punch or Kladderadatsch . |
| 10 | There was an electric blower on the dressing table , another on the chest of drawers , two or three bar fires familiar from nursery days ; the fumes from three ancient paraffin stoves hovered in such air as was left . |