Example sentences of "[noun pl] [to-vb] [noun pl] [pron] [verb] [pron] " in BNC.

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1 And in its attempts to obey , the Anglican branch had evolved ad hoc , adding to itself bits and pieces to meet needs it thought it perceived .
2 The next step , that of being ‘ participant as an observer ’ , requires observers to adopt roles which enable them to become a member of a group and yet to be able to ask questions without fully disclosing their roles as researchers .
3 In another part of its robots programme , the Department of Industry puts up cash to help firms to pay consultants who advise them on robot applications .
4 The appropriate change in day length causes the animals ' bodies to produce hormones which activate their reproductive organs .
5 The surveys report the significant finding that in interviews employers attached importance to candidates ' answers to open questions which invited them to express and develop ideas in a sustained way , and to their ability to engage in discussion and to exchange views .
6 In those far off days , it was possible for students to study courses which suited their interests rather than the subjects most convenient for their teachers .
7 In particular it has been noted that agents have incentives to take actions which reveal their type early on in the play ; to self-screen .
8 In keeping with the original aims of the National Fun Run , we want to encourage clubs to enter teams which reflect their whole membership , rather than just their fastest runners .
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