Example sentences of "[adj] [noun pl] [vb -s] [art] " in BNC.

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1 The appearance of a weaning-trauma in early agricultural cultures explains the paradox of why it is that a loss of the ideal mother — that is , a frustration — leads to an over-involvement with her .
2 Addition of successively higher odd harmonics steepens the wings and reduces the amplitude of the fluctuations in between .
3 Carbon dioxide generation for the Tertiary coals follows the same trend as that for the Palaeozoic coals , though the yield is only about half .
4 The focal point is the Rathaus ( town hall ) , with a fine sixteenth-century tower that dominates the many charming houses in the vicinity , and one of its most striking houses offers a reminder that the Swiss have been at the business of looking after travellers for a long time .
5 The formulation and implementation of pilot , demonstration and otherwise innovative projects plays a crucial role in unlocking and mobilising the full potential of Glasgow 's assets .
6 Twelve hours as an average in normal times seems a fair measure .
7 An appreciation of why governments follow certain types of economic policies requires an understanding of the theories which influence the decisions of the policy-maker .
8 ( One roll-call of disadvantaged groups has a telling juxtaposition : ‘ people with disabilities , folk enthusiasts … ’
9 His comments on the absence of the minister from European meetings leaves no doubt of his one-sided and political approach to the problems of higher education in Greece .
10 The evolution of European policies shows a need for fundamental changes if environmental and energy policies are to become integrated .
11 Multiparameter flow cytometric analysis of labelled nuclei allows the S phase duration ( Ts ) of mucosal cells to be estimated .
12 It is widely accepted , if not empirically demonstrated , that the prospect of widening regional imbalances poses a threat to economic and monetary union .
13 Its very proximity however to these two prestigious institutions poses a problem of identity for the new museum .
14 Time spent outside this range for longer than the 90th percentile in normal subjects implies an abnormal pH exposure .
15 Is this not proof that the pain felt by normal subjects mirrors the nature , intensity and location of tissue damage ?
16 The fact that both these forms of aphasia are frequently observed suggests that there are separate systems for perceiving and producing speech ; and we have already seen in Chapter 6 that research on normal subjects suggests the same conclusion .
17 Chapter 3 : Nature conservation : economic aspects considers the economic aspects of nature protection , and stresses that scientific and technological progress can be achieved and can and must reduce the cost of the recovery and that these costs are borne in mind at the planning stage .
18 Ascending its professional hierarchies takes a long time .
19 The competence of normal readers includes the ability to read aloud .
20 In the anxiety to ensure that a legally enforceable ‘ balanced and broadly based curriculum ’ is delivered at the level of specificity indicated in the reports of the early working parties lies the danger that the mere acquisition of facts will prevent the growth of understanding .
21 For younger women , smoking and the use of oral contraceptives increases the risk of a heart attack , stroke or other cardiovascular disease by tenfold .
22 Smoking combined with the use of oral contraceptives increases the risk of a heart attack , stroke or other cardiovascular disease by tenfold .
23 But the existence of numerous alternative markets for short-term funds means the opportunity for intervention may be subject to a time-lag .
24 And as a Portuguese Euro-minister claims that Britain 's oil may have to be controlled by the authorities in Brussels , Jacques Delors demands another £2bn and ERM-inspired interest rates force thousands on to the dole , how long will it be before one of our major political parties has the guts to campaign against the European Community in its present form , rather than sticking their collective heads in the merde and pretending that everything 's coming up roses ?
25 The first oral tentacle scale is superficial and together with the distal oral papillae forms a continuous series with the infradental papillae .
26 Above : The Noral Lanterns range of wallmounted lanterns includes the Regent Mini ( shown here ) for attaching to the wall of your house .
27 The different purposes of payments to influence the outcome of court decisions in Kandyan and British times illustrates the divergent approaches to these tribunals .
28 Pattern of through-space interactions confirms the presence of right-handed parallel strands .
29 However , restoration of priceless cultural objects needs the continued input of advanced technology .
30 Above : Reflecting interesting ornaments creates a dramatic effect
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