Example sentences of "[conj] [adj] at the " in BNC.
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| 1 | In one particular case we find progressive assimilation of manner , when a word-initial follows a plosive or nasal at the end of a preceding word : it is very common to find that the C i becomes identical in manner to the C f but with dental place of articulation . |
| 2 | Acknowledge just how much you have learned from those experiences which may have appeared difficult or unpleasant at the time . |
| 3 | The term ’ provisional sum ’ is defined as ’ a sum provided for work or for costs which can not be entirely foreseen , defined or detailed at the time the tendering documents are issued ’ . |
| 4 | Chapter 12 on school worship will take up this point , and discuss the possibility of overcoming the unfortunate dichotomy between Christian or multi-faith at the practical point of assemblies . |
| 5 | Brushes do last fairly well , but the little plastic discs need replacing when they get torn or jagged at the edges . |
| 6 | The other large grey goose , much darker , especially on head , neck and forewing than Greylag ; bill rather longer , either all orange-yellow , or orange-yellow at the tip and blackish at the base : legs orange . |
| 7 | Styles became more back-comby bouffantish and rock-hard lacquered as smooth held sway , then the loose , fairly full on top but very long & layered at the back & sides cut of later '70/'71 . |
| 8 | NSAID intake was noted as either intermittent or regular at the time of the first endoscopy only . |
| 9 | Choose plants that should reach the desired height without becoming bare or ragged at the base ( this can be a problem with berberis ) . |
| 10 | That does not mean that the law should change with every passing fancy — crimes such as theft , fraud , murder , etc. will never become fashionable — but ‘ social ’ crimes such as publishing indecent or obscene material are dependent on society 's perception of what is or is not indecent or obscene at the time , and the legislation of one period may be inappropriate in another period of time , to the extent that resorting to the courts to deal with the matter may be quite inappropriate and ineffective . |
| 11 | The reason for such a power is that contemporaneous reporting may prejudice either the proceedings in question ( as where the material — although heard in open court — has not been made known to the jury ) or some further proceedings which were pending or imminent at the time . |
| 12 | When I saw my friend Bob Hope in some comedy or other at the age of six I provided him with an imaginary wife , who was called ‘ Nothing ’ . |
| 13 | The medical profession have long since ceased to be shocked or surprised at the wide variety of objects which continue to be extracted from the vagina . |
| 14 | He would probably have been less confused or surprised at the implementation of some of his other priorities . |
| 15 | ‘ No , I have a little flat of my own , although I have been spending more time than usual at the villa since the kidnapping . |
| 16 | I was more than delighted at the great success he achieved with his exhibition at Cliffe Castle Art Gallery , a success which was richly deserved for the poetic quality and atmosphere of his highly individual work . |
| 17 | Although delighted at the election result , which saw the Tories increase their Scottish seats from nine to 11 , ministers have failed to agree on how to defuse the growing controversy over calls from opposition parties for devolution and separation . |
| 18 | She was seized and held in a crushing embrace before she could do more than tense at the look on his face . |
| 19 | What is clear from their paper and from everyday experience is that the potential for dispute , although considerable at the experimental end of the continuum , becomes seemingly limitless at the observational end . |
| 20 | Needless to say , Mr Kilfedder , 63 , is less than happy at the intrusion of the Conservatives into his feifdom . |
| 21 | The toothy grin of this naturally modest farmer 's son was less than villainous at the finish . |
| 22 | Although correct at the time of going to press , the programme is subject to amendment . |
| 23 | Although correct at the date this leaflet went to print , postal fees , charges , compensation and other conditions are subject to revision from time to time , and services may be added to or withdrawn . |
| 24 | Women 's organizations , although disappointed at the outcome , took heart that the episode had placed sexual harassment in the workplace firmly on the political agenda and had increased prospects for legislation to attack this . |
| 25 | Although unconfirmed at the time , rumours that DEC had struck up a deal with Auspex Systems Inc , the Santa Clara , California network server company that already counts IBM among its customers , have turned out to be correct ( UX No 384 ) . |
| 26 | Although the book suggests my beavers should be aggressive , alas , try as I might , I ca n't get them to be anything less than overjoyed at the prospect of more delicious fish-eggs . |
| 27 | Although character-based at the moment , graphical user interfaces are to be available by the end of 1993 for version 6.0 . |
| 28 | Adam thought of himself and Rufus as being wild and laid-back at the same time , equally like that , young adventurers with all the world before them and all the time they wanted to do what they liked with . |
| 29 | The composition of the new cabinet announced in February 1957 constituted Franco 's attempt to resolve the dilemma he faced by being both immobile and innovative at the same time ! |
| 30 | I was very annoyed and upset at the time because there were other girls of my age in the dale and they could go and I could not . |