Example sentences of "[det] [prep] a [adj] [adj] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Duke turned Friar in Measure for Measure cultivates at least two different prose-styles , a plain and business-like one for his benevolent deceptions , and that of a moralist disappointed with the world — a persona within which he can also rise to more serious denunciatory verse as the occasion warrants ( for verse within this prose role see III.ii. 19–39 ; 261–82 ; IV.ii. 108–13 ) . |
| 2 | A quiet swear word now serves instead of a punch-up with one of her woods , while she had encouraging finishes such as a fourth equal in the Players ' Championship at Tytherington and a fifth place in the recent Gislaved Ladies ' Open in Sweden . |
| 3 | Some less culpable forms of bad driving might also be labelled ‘ reckless ’ , such as a momentary dozing-off at the wheel , or the failure to notice a pedestrian on a crossing . |
| 4 | A weak band close to a strong one may become difficult to detect in the gas phase , unless its own rotational envelope contains a prominent feature such as a Q-branch close to the band origin . |
| 5 | These are the responsibility centres of local government , representing the functional areas of spending , each with a professional responsible for that activity to the council . |