Example sentences of "[adv] [adj] and to the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ His style is always crisp and to the point ; his command of the language a constant reminder that good television journalism lies in words as well as pictures . ’ |
| 2 | Although it was said that his main contribution to debate was his sonorous ‘ hear , hear ’ , his speeches , reflecting the outlook of a liberal-minded Whig , were usually sensible and to the point . |
| 3 | In terms of sound it hardly matters , because once you plug in live , the real sound is brought out in the house — you go both direct and to the amp ( racked Gallien-Krueger and Ampeg SVT heads through Hartke cabs in Gene 's case ) . |
| 4 | It was also clear and to the point , the simple point being that property values are so high in London and the south-east that in all equity there must be some special weighting to account for them . |
| 5 | The next morning the post brought a letter that was as brief and to the point as it was surprising . |
| 6 | Although these authorities work within the framework of central government legislation , their interpretation of this legislation is not always correct and is often reckless and to the detriment of the trade , its members ' income and working conditions . |
| 7 | Material should be very short and to the point . |
| 8 | The surrounding countryside of the Peak District National Park is very beautiful and to the north of Buxton , the Goyt Valley affords some excellent walks . |
| 9 | They have to go very steady and to the right of the first , to the left of the second and over the top of the last . |