Example sentences of "[adj] place [prep] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | In 1944 he was awarded a free place as a weekly boarder at Rowan House School . |
| 2 | With a first prize of £250 plus a free place on a weekend writers ' course and a second prize of £150 , plus free place , the competition is open to all . |
| 3 | He was stiff with disapproval at the notion of her carrying buckets of steaming hen mash about the place like any farmer 's daughter in the first place and any chance to cram her back into what he considered her proper place as a lady , he would take . |
| 4 | The Department of Transport and BR should ensure that ‘ the cost-effectiveness of safe operation of the railway occupies its proper place in a business-led operation ’ . |
| 5 | When not drunk or nursing a grievance , Brown was capable of being a big man , honest , courageous , intelligent , prodigiously hard-working and with an unclouded view of Britain 's proper place in a changing world . |
| 6 | But I would say to you that such a fundamental change of strategy , would normally have its proper place in a replacement plan , rather than an alteration . |
| 7 | Our favourite place as a family was on the Church Hill , a pleasant area at the edge of The Heath . |
| 8 | In such circumstances , they were reluctant to abandon their own positions for a possibly lesser place in a new party in which Ian Paisley would play a major part . |
| 9 | A Canadian friend who visited Junieh a few years ago said that it was an excellent and interesting place for a cruising yacht to go : cheap , with pleasant , welcoming people and without danger , provided you stay away from the trouble spots . |
| 10 | Taunton is an interesting place with a castle reputedly haunted . |
| 11 | Seems a funny place for a World championship ? |
| 12 | The Hole in the Wall , a once basic pub in Darlington Market Place , has also become a popular place for a Thai break . |
| 13 | One did not behave like that in a public place with a young man , suitable or otherwise , and John was so very much otherwise . |
| 14 | Or again as Jevons says ‘ Originally a market was a public place in a town where provisions and other objects were exposed for sale ; but the word has been generalized , so as to mean any body of persons who are in intimate business relations and carry on extensive transactions in any commodity . |
| 15 | We started house-hunting and found the perfect place on a new rural estate within ten minutes ' drive of the café . |
| 16 | But if sea-trout refuse to co-operate , follow the outlet burn from Loch Oscaig , the river Garvie , and you will arrive at one of Scotland 's most secluded and attractive beaches , the perfect place for a family picnic ; and in the unlikely event of there being someone else there , fear not ; walk over the headland to the east and you will find another , equally attractive , secret bay . |
| 17 | The perfect place for a family visit followed by a walk and picnic . |
| 18 | Being compact , it 's easy to soak up in just couple of days , making it the perfect place for a quiet weekend . |
| 19 | Under the same management as the Village and White House , the delightful Chengmon Village is on a beautiful beach , a perfect place for a get away from it all holiday . |
| 20 | ‘ Perfect place for a murder , ’ he said . |
| 21 | For an old-age pensioner , a warm place on a winter 's afternoon . |
| 22 | Check that the bridge hasn ‘ t moved , then leave in a warm place for a further 24 hours to allow the glue to harden fully . |
| 23 | Perhaps this is an appropriate place for a few brief notes on the more common chemical fertilizers and organic manures of plant and animal origin . |
| 24 | With the wind whistling in the trees outside their window and the night-time cries of owls and other creatures , Park House could be a creepy place for a child . |
| 25 | Leave the pot in a warm , dark place for a few weeks — the airing cupboard is best . |
| 26 | It was a small dark place with a dank smell , the coolest of the three rooms and often used for stacking the carcasses of rabbits , chickens and turkeys . |
| 27 | The Coventry boss , formerly Bassett 's successor at Wimbledon , said : ‘ Dave was on the pitch — a dangerous place for a manager to be . |
| 28 | THE MIDDLE of the road is a dangerous place for a young pop band to pitch its tent — so many that do so are run over by press disfavour and public disinterest . |
| 29 | THE MIDDLE of the road is a dangerous place for a young pop band to pitch its tent — so many that do so are run over by press disfavour and public disinterest . |
| 30 | There was a museum on the southern shore , and the coast was lined by terraces of comfortable villas ; a band-stand occupied a prominent place on a new promenade , and at dusk a large crowd thronged round to listen to the music ministered to them by a company of musicians , what some call in Scotland a ‘ brass band . ’ |