Example sentences of "over a [adv] [adj] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In both 1925 and 1990 proponents of fixed exchange rates resorted to statements , often unsupported by argument , about their perceived benefits over a properly constituted financial policy for controlling inflation . |
| 2 | ‘ But you 're just as cold , and , ’ he added pointedly , ‘ continuing to tread mud all over a rather expensive Turkish rug — one that I 'm particularly fond of . ’ |
| 3 | And I remember at the time , I was chasing you over a most ridiculous national press story that Emlyn did n't like the idea of you a pop singer appearing in one of his classics . |
| 4 | It had been hoped that the station would be reached at high speed by tunnel from east London , but getting to St Pancras from the Channel route would involve a tortuously slow route over a heavily congested suburban line . |
| 5 | Over a barely discernible grey sheet of water was thrown an equally grey shroud of sky , but the shroud was torn in places to reveal streaks of blood red and aquamarine blue . |
| 6 | The Legend of St. Elisabeth ( 1857–62 ) features three pieces from the Oratorio on piano solo : the ‘ Orchestral Introduction ’ sets the atmosphere with a simple devotional melody ; ‘ Crusaders ’ March ’ is a series of contrasting fanfare motives over a vigorously varied key structure , and ‘ Interludium ’ uses first , fifth and eighth note repeated sequences with a tail-end flourish throughout . |
| 7 | How would it be , Richard , if we were to continue this discussion over a very large pink gin ? " |
| 8 | Moreover , former farm workers and other locals who have ceased to work in the village but who remain resident there and commute to nearby towns , may also involve themselves in leisure activities over a much wider geographical area than hitherto . |
| 9 | Conventional stereo , reproduced from a pair of loudspeakers in front of the listener , produces a less dramatic effect but over a much wider listening area . |