Example sentences of "[v-ing] an [noun] of [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They described him as the " enemy of all chastity " and ascribed to him the intention of founding an abbey of prostitutes in which the offices of abbess , prioress and so on would be distributed according to the professional skill of the inmates . |
| 2 | From 7 November , Brusberg is staging an exhibition of sculptures by American Jim Lawrence on the theme of the Old Testament figure of Job . |
| 3 | It is also seeking an expansion of pinewoods in the core areas of Deeside , Strathspey and the River Beauly catchment . |
| 4 | ‘ This is the first election we have had since the Berlin Wall came down , ’ says Andrea Borri , a Christian Democrat MP from Parma , addressing an incontro of hoteliers in the spa town of Salso Maggiore . |
| 5 | What better way to get it off the ground than by leading an armada of rafts up river , parading before the assembled crowd of onlookers ? |
| 6 | Other countries , especially those in surplus , were facing an inflow of dollars in exchange for their currencies because of the potential capital gains that would accrue to speculators if the dollar was devalued . |
| 7 | The trainer 's task is to explore more deeply , by facilitating an exchange of views over what else might happen and what passes through the minds of the adviser and client as a result of particular approaches . |
| 8 | The court can , on the application of the official receiver or trustee , summon the bankrupt , his or her spouse , or any person suspected of having any property of the bankrupt in his possession or information as to the bankrupt 's dealings , affairs or property , to appear before it ( s 366(1) ) and , except as regards the bankrupt or his or her spouse , require an affidavit to be submitted to the court containing an account of dealings with the bankrupt or require the production of documents relating to the bankrupt 's dealings , affairs or property ( s 366(1) ) . |
| 9 | Anne , who was bringing an armful of flowers into the kitchen , saw his face too . |
| 10 | ‘ The person shown on television having an exchange of words with David Campese has come forward and given his account of the incident . |
| 11 | The Vatican is also lending an exhibition of manuscripts to the Library of Congress in Washington 8 January-30 April 1993 . |
| 12 | I am a member of a multi-disciplinary group which is considering undertaking an audit of children with learning difficulties who have challenging behaviour . |
| 13 | Following an inspection of facilities for visitors , the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions has ratified the Library 's application for membership . |
| 14 | It was agreed that a formal signing of the pact would take place on April 9 in Bamako , the Malian capital , following an exchange of prisoners on April 8 in Algeria . |
| 15 | VARIOUS : ‘ '60s Beat ’ 40-track compilation featuring an array of hits from the fab decade including tracks from The Beatles , Herman 's Hermits , Lovin' Spoonful , Amen Corner , The Troggs and Procul Harum — out now |
| 16 | Improved forensic science standards and public sector laboratories equally available to the defence and prosecution — this may only go part way to ensuring an equality of arms between the prosecution and defence , which is essential in an adversarial system . |