Example sentences of "of his [noun] at a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The observer was asked to move through the wood of his choice at a fixed speed , dividing the time spent into units of 10 minutes each and recording for each 10-minute period all the birds seen or heard , normally within a band of 50 yards ( 46 metres ) from the observer . |
| 2 | That fear was a very real one and , in view of his connections at a high level , it is probable that he was aware of what was going on . |
| 3 | there is an even stronger case for such cross-examination where the evidence the plaintiff wishes to give ( for example , as to the state of his knowledge at a particular date ) is very difficult to challenge by calling other witnesses ; if he is believed , his point is established . |
| 4 | He lives with his wife and two children in Amersham and is currently taking golf lessons with one of his sons at a local club . |
| 5 | Over the hols I learned a gossipy thing or two from my brother in law who deals with some Leeds United staff in the course of his work at a certain Leeds City Centre bank ( not saying which one but it 's not hard to guess ) . |
| 6 | THE obituaries for Philip Larkin included an account of his attendance at an amateur boxing match in Hull . |
| 7 | He cited " personal reasons " for his decision to stand down which was to take effect following the selection of his successor at a special party convention , expected in November . |
| 8 | That could be made to look like abuse of his authority at a subsequent inquiry . |
| 9 | The eccentricities of Dr Maturin are endured with fortitude by his landlady ; her opinions are indicated , in a direct account of his situation at a particular period in his life , with perfect naturalness : |