Example sentences of "place as a [adj] [noun] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 The legitimacy of present-day regimes depends to an overwhelming extent , and has so depended since the end of the Second World War , upon the effective promotion of a high rate of economic growth ; and if that rate becomes increasingly difficult to sustain , and tends to decline , as a result of both social and physical limits to growth , what will take its place as a legitimating purpose for governments ?
2 And only if such change occurs , and local government is organized in strong units with power to take major decisions , will present trends towards centralization be reversed , and local democracy secure its place as a major part of our democratic system .
3 ‘ And I did n't ring Em because it 's hard enough to get a job in any place as a married woman without having hysterical daughters ringing up crying for Mamma .
4 Over the next two years , SCOTVEC will be taking part in extensive discussions with many other educational bodies , to ensure that general SVQs and Skillstart take their place as a recognised part of this system .
5 SCOTVEC is taking an active role in discussions with other bodies , to ensure that general SVQs take their place as a recognised part of the vocational education and training system .
6 The whiskey glass from which King Brian drank is given pride of place as a hallowed relic on the top shelf of The Rathcullen Arms , destined to be the basis of many a tall tale .
7 In this and the next two chapters I develop , largely through case study material , a framework that can be used which employs place as a central concept in geographical analysis .
8 Probation … is a test or trial of the character of a convicted offender under suspension of judgment , in order that the court may determine if the probationer be fit to retain his or her place as a helpful member of society , or being unfit , must be deprived of his or her liberty as a menace to society .
9 Well firstly I do n't like the tree the leaf and I honestly think that it should be place as a permanent position in the foyer of County Hall as a permanent reminder to all councillors on the waste of public tax payers ' money .
10 In 1944 he was awarded a free place as a weekly boarder at Rowan House School .
11 However , it was found only necessary for repairs to be made and the spire remains in place as a valuable landmark for passing shipping .
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