Example sentences of "[subord] [det] [modal v] [verb] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For instance , as SCCs were formed , so each would appoint a number of ‘ Friendly Visitors ’ to interview the school-leavers and their parents at home and to collect all relevant information from teachers as to academic ability and character . |
| 2 | Movement of a chemical signal could be through the xylem , although this would require a reversal in the direction of transpirational water flow . |
| 3 | Although this may involve a job , a relationship or a house move , the feeling is that you are starting a new era . |
| 4 | If you do not like smoking you should say so if the candidate asks , especially if that may prove a stumbling block in the future . |
| 5 | It is as if he is most careful to avoid reference to ideology because that would imply a determinacy that his analysis would have to confront . |
| 6 | If the receiver of the gift can not respond in due time with a ‘ counter-gift ’ ( counter gifts can not be given too soon after gifts , because this would imply a logic of calculation which would deplete the symbolic force of the exchange ) then the giver is in a position of creditor and the receiver in one of debtor . |
| 7 | While this may seem a consolidation of his European realm and role , Charles could not have foreseen that he was to strengthen the future power of the papacy far more than that of his own lineage . |
| 8 | It is essential that the restrictions placed on different classes of shares in a company are fully considered since these can have a material affect on the valuation method and result . |
| 9 | Whilst this will allow a degree of variation in applying the Partial Indemnity Clause , nevertheless it is the intention that the Clause should apply in respect of a ) risks underwritten at non-schedule rates , or b ) if at schedule rates solely on account of experience or c ) where the main features of the risk is the number of vehicles rather than the related experience . |
| 10 | We shall have to watch and see whether that will mean a cut in sports provision . |
| 11 | The whole Cabinet agreed that there should be a cut in the amount that the unemployed were receiving ; where they disagreed was in whether this should include a cut in the standard rate of benefit . |
| 12 | If you suspect a gas leak at any time , do not strike a match or even turn on the electric light , as that can produce a minute spark that can cause an explosion . |
| 13 | It follows that no effort should be spared to ensure a bountiful harvest of top-quality hay , even when this may involve a clash with other priorities . |
| 14 | To further aid stability , concrete can be rammed near the base , but not under the base as this would form a sump where water can collect . |
| 15 | Due to the way VMS handles privilege allocation , the entire command procedure must leave all the privileges set until the Exit option is selected — and this means not using the lexical function F$SETPRV , as this will remove a privilege which is default but not authorised . |
| 16 | A hip movement towards the swinging line will also help , but beware of moving the whole body towards the sail as this will encourage a catapult fall . |
| 17 | ‘ I do n't think that professionalism as such should have a place within the playing side of the Association , ’ states the Dungiven clubman , ‘ We play for pure enjoyment and recreation and if along the way we manage to pick up a few honours , then that 's great . |
| 18 | While several building societies , including Nationwide Anglia , Bradford & Bingley and Cheltenham & Gloucester , have stopped issuing travellers cheques , and others such as Leeds Permanent have switched to a mail order service , most banks and many building societies do keep travellers cheques on site , though many will want a couple of days notice . |