Example sentences of "[noun] [conj] [noun] [subord] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When disturbed , they make for a crevice or hole where they can jam themselves in so tight with their powerful claws that it is almost impossible to dislodge them . |
| 2 | If you feel shy about breastfeeding in public , wear a loose jumper or shirt so you can push it up and tuck your baby underneath . |
| 3 | For example , the Mikado in Japan could not lose any hair or nails for he was so holy , nor could he move unduly as this would mean there would be a flood , or invasion , or some other calamity in his empire . |
| 4 | They say that if you , if it was n't for the shooting we would n't have any grouse or pheasants cos they would n't be preserved . |
| 5 | The ecstasy of the scientist or poet when he nears the goal of his aims , is called hedonic response by exponents of synectics . |
| 6 | In that wing , possibly more lodgings , possibly some stabling , possibly a little oratory or chapel since they were canons . |
| 7 | Batty 's other great strength is controling the ball , no matter how fast or high it is he brings it down with his chest or foot so he can lay it off for someone else to make a defence splitting pass . |
| 8 | Cos you could n't remember if it was March or April if you remember on that M O T certificate . |
| 9 | Second , there is a tendency to opt for dreams rather than direct manifestations or visions when there is any room for doubt in the text of the Gospel . |
| 10 | You can get it by post at three pounds fifty by post , send a cheque or postal order made payable to the B B C for three pounds fifty , we 'll sent it b , I 'll send it by post to you and send it to Afternoon Special , , Derby , Leicester , Lincoln or Nottingham if you want the Good Old Days Quiz Book by post . |
| 11 | Sometimes he would interpret my involvement in discussions or groups as me being ‘ got at ’ by outside influences . |
| 12 | And they will adjust their foundations or powders until they match your skin exactly . |
| 13 | Note that LIFESPAN only checks the first three items ( Issue identifier , Product identifier/title , Client identifier/title ) and inserts missing titles or identifiers once you have entered information for all three items . |
| 14 | There 's no record of any shipments or thefts so we 're obviously dealing with a professional outfit . ’ |
| 15 | Little is known for certain about his early upbringing or education although we do know that John Howard was criticized for both neglecting him ( because of his many absences ) and for imposing an unduly repressive regime when he was at home . |
| 16 | You could use some of the dry transfer lettering that is available from most art shops , or ask your local framer or photographer if they could recommend a calligrapher to you . |
| 17 | Are there any hidden obstructions , such as sandbanks , rocks or wrecks that might claim your skeg or body if you run into them ? |
| 18 | In such cases the competition can usually respond by introducing similar products or services if they so wish , and where they do , the price is forced down and technical improvements are rapidly introduced to maintain leadership . |
| 19 | Many firms will visit the university or college where you are studying to talk to you about training with them and many others will provide information about themselves . |
| 20 | But they also want to feel that they can ask for support or advice if they need it without feeling that they are being judged badly for doing so . |
| 21 | The house wore a permanently uncompleted air as if , sixty years before , the builder had intended it to be part of a pair of semi-detached houses but had run out of money or enthusiasm before he started on the second one . |
| 22 | Of course this is not strictly true , but it makes the explanation simpler , and after all it does n't really make any difference to the cost whether you pay for your bulb or tyre when it fails or at the next service . |
| 23 | A fourth idea implicit in the concept of non-justiciability is that of expertise : a court might decline to review a decision or action if it felt it lacked the skill , expertise or experience to judge the issues raised by the dispute . |
| 24 | Although we can not honestly say that those who unsuccessfully oppose a particular decision or policy consent to that decision or policy when it is carried out despite their opposition , we can say that they are nevertheless bound by that decision in so far as they accept both the principle of majority decisions and the fairness of the procedures through which the decision is reached or the policy made . |
| 25 | Maybe it was the emptiness of the land that attracted them : there were no reptiles , birds or mammals so it was a comparatively safe place for them . |
| 26 | It is not possible to register any breed of horse or pony unless you are sure or have proof of the parents . |
| 27 | if we 'd got any young brothers or sisters if we wanted we could take them with us , fine , so I said to me brother Vic who 's three years younger than me |
| 28 | ‘ They were mainly people with offices or garages although I had one or two with large country houses . ’ |
| 29 | ‘ We had no fridge , cooker , cutlery or crockery so we had to eat out all the time . |
| 30 | Similarly , you should not just look at the eyes or ears when there may be a problem here . |