Example sentences of "[v-ing] [noun pl] in [noun sg] of [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | COOK 'S NOTE : Angels on Horseback are prepared in the same way , using oysters in place of prunes ; canned oysters are very good for this purpose . |
| 2 | ‘ What we 've done , in reappraising policies in light of values , is to see our task not as we did in the past , as the relief of poverty or the advancement of equality , but as giving individuals the opportunity to realise their potential to the full , ’ he says . |
| 3 | But here we see the Scottish Office actually cutting programmes in anticipation of grants which can not be guaranteed . ’ |
| 4 | The increase in car driver casualties may indicate that significant numbers of young people are forsaking motorcycles in favour of cars . |
| 5 | Responsibility for deploying resources in support of courses is separated from responsibility for academic management and maintenance of standards . |
| 6 | enquire into and test check the system of recording costs and making transfers in respect of costs ; |
| 7 | This Part of the Act imposes certain duties upon licensing boards in respect of seamen 's canteens . |
| 8 | ( Film sequence of riot police following horses in pursuit of miners ; policeman repeatedly striking crouching picket about the head ; miner taking flying kick at same policeman ; officer hitting different picket on head with baton as he is leading him behind police lines . ) |