Example sentences of "and [vb mod] [vb infin] in [det] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Systemic amyloidosis often affects the gastrointestinal tract and may result in this condition .
2 It has greater power in certain areas than the House of Representatives , for example the Senate can vet all major presidential appointments to the executive and the judiciary and must concur in any treaties negotiated by the President .
3 He liked to be the centre of attention and would sulk in any gathering where people talked and laughed without him .
4 Requires very little nutrition and will grow in most planting substrata .
5 Firstly , we will look at the history of delinquency and will refer in some detail to Geoffrey Pearson 's recent study , Hooligan : A history of respectable fears , and his attempt to locate the supposed ‘ golden age ’ of a traditional way of life based on respect for law and order and all forms of authority .
6 White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwater said : ‘ President Bush will reiterate he wants a smooth transition and will co-operate in any way possible . ’
7 Each species has its own growth habit and ideal environment ; and will thrive in some conditions and fail in others .
8 He is a talented lad who shows great respect for his elders and will play in any position I tell him to .
9 The human suffering which results from an accident can be severe and can result in some form of life-long disablement or disfigurement for the victim , not forgetting the stress and guilt which is borne by the person who may have had some responsibility for the accident occurring .
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