Example sentences of "[adj] of some [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Courtaulds company scored 962 out of a possible 1,177 points — almost 200 points clear of some rivals . |
| 2 | However little " plot " there might be in some of our dramas , there is always narrative of some kind ; a series of events or incidents in which the sequence itself is meaningful . |
| 3 | This source of implementation problems is closely related to another of some importance . |
| 4 | As indicated in the first chapter , there has evolved during relatively recent times a " traditional " listing of Muftis , the tradition beginning essentially with Mustakimzade and reaching perhaps definitive expression in the widely-used the equally widely-used chronological history by Danismend , and , more recently , Altunsu 's In respect at least of the origins of the institution this tradition has triumphed over another of some antiquity , advanced by Katib Celebi and followed by Hezarfen and the western authors d'Ohsson and Hammer , which names Hizir Bey ( d. 863/1459 ) , the first kadi of Istanbul , as the first Seyhulislam and which differs in several other respects from the now-accepted account of the succession of fifteenth-century Muftis . |
| 5 | Think of a time when you 've been assertive it can assertive in the very very slightest form it does n't matter , assertive of some sort . |
| 6 | do n't be afraid of some exercises in translation , to and from the target language . |
| 7 | But then , if a lot of rabbits were afraid of some newcomers and wanted to deceive them — get them down a hole and attack them — they 'd start — would n't they ? — by sending someone who was plausible . |
| 8 | Respondents are selected according to some sampling procedure to be representative of some group , collectivity , attribute or process . |
| 9 | This group prepares a Draft Convention , a process usually taking several meetings each of some weeks duration , for consideration at the next Session of the Conference . |
| 10 | In that process , it may well be that some of those concerned in the management of the company , and others as well , have been guilty of some misconduct or impropriety which is of relevance to the liquidation . |
| 11 | Contemptuous of some trades , his praise of " sailors and mariners " was fulsome : |
| 12 | The fossil record of plants is rather patchy compared with that of some animal phyla . |
| 13 | He was lying down now and his face shone palely out of the gloom of the lower bunk like that of some animal in its hole . |
| 14 | Devine was particularly taken by the ornamental designs on the Scuttlers ' belts , produced with metal pins : ‘ These designs include figures of serpents , a heart pierced with an arrow ( this appears to be a favourite design ) , Prince of Wales ’ feathers , clogs , animals , stars , etc. , and often either the name of the wearer of the belt or that of some woman . ’ |
| 15 | We 've increased our market shares virtually everywhere er two very strong er improvements Venezuela and Nigeria and the the initiative we 've taken with the Soviets to rework their wells er should be onstream by the end of the year and we 're hoping that may lead to other opportunities er , both in Russia and er and there 's the possibility from that of some business in Eastern Europe as well . |
| 16 | Another line of attack has been that of some psychologists who have concentrated their fire on the question whether the type of experimental procedure designed to produce associative learning in Aplysia can ‘ really ’ be said to fulfil the conditions required for classical conditioning . |
| 17 | In some other countries , such as the southern African nations , the situation has been similar to that of some parts of Latin America , but there has been more freedom in recent months . |
| 18 | In some other countries , such as the southern African nations , the situation has been similar to that of some parts of Latin America , but there has been more freedom in recent months . |
| 19 | Patients may be unaware of some hazards ( e.g. the possibility of developing deep vein thrombosis ) and the nurse must therefore explain both the hazards and the preventive actions which can be taken . |
| 20 | This sort of speed is typical of some score layers of neurones . |
| 21 | An additional factor is that in speaking English we vary in how rhythmically we speak : sometimes we speak very rhythmically ( this is typical of some styles of public speaking ) while at other times we speak arhythmically ( that is , without rhythm ) — for example , when we are hesitant or nervous . |
| 22 | Although such a view is typical of some Opposition attitudes , it will never be accepted by Conservative Members . |
| 23 | Thus perhaps the fact that a number of legal cases have been brought is indicative of some parents ' resistance to the subservient , rather than partnership , role which some say they are forced to assume by the Act ( regardless of exhortations to LEAs to extend parental involvement ) . |
| 24 | Likewise , the floating vote might be indicative of some electors making up their own minds on the issues of the day ; it might equally reflect pressure brought to bear " from above " , perhaps by those attached to the Court who wanted a change in the complexion of the House of Commons , to " persuade " those electors to change their allegiances . |
| 25 | Too much of some vitamins ( notably A and D ) can prove toxic : excess vitamin A or D can be difficult for the body to eliminate and therefore can act as a poison . |
| 26 | Our problem is that we tend to eat too much of some nutrients and not enough of others . |
| 27 | Reflex : A fabric used on the outer of some sleeping bags . |
| 28 | ‘ A fit of some kind . |
| 29 | The last view is suggested by his claims that we are conscious of some memories ( those brought to INTROSPECTION in the ‘ control box ’ for example ) and some of the commands to say things ( as in deliberately saying something , as distinct from finding ourselves saying it ) , which would be messages from the ‘ control box ’ to PR ( the ‘ public relations box ’ , by analogy with the White House public relations chief , who is simply handed a piece of paper telling him what to say , but not to think about ) . |
| 30 | As she grew older , she looked upon herself , tragically , defiantly , with all the hopelessness of fourteen years , as a plant trying to root itself upon the solid rock , without water , without earth , without shade : and then , when a little older yet , when conscious of some growth , she had to concede that she must have fallen happily upon some small dry sandy fissure , where a few grains of sand , a few drops of moisture , had been enough to support her trembling and tenacious life . |