Example sentences of "[noun] of [noun prp] [noun] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In Costa Rica , the size of clumps of Cryosophila guagara palms corresponded to the size of light gaps created by fallen trees . |
| 2 | In the spring of 1968 there was much rethinking within the CRA [ Civil Rights Association ] leadership ; the tactics of Martin Luther King in America had been absorbed inasmuch that it was felt by some that only public marches could draw wide attention to what we were trying to achieve by normal democratic means . |
| 3 | The patience of the black people , however , was running out and Selma was the last major victory for the non-violent tactics of Martin Luther King . |
| 4 | The far-sighted politician must do a ‘ thought experiment ’ and apply the test of war : would the British ever be willing to see British troops fight and die at the behest of the successors of M Jacques Delors , without the British Government giving the final yea or nay ? |
| 5 | Fortunately , the isolation of Low Birk Hatt is its own security so Hannah was spared the arrival of a regiment . |
| 6 | Such characteristics of United States elections are well known . |
| 7 | Variations in the source characteristics of Labrador Sea Water can be traced across the North Atlantic , with a circulation time of 18–19 years between the Labrador Sea and Rockall Trough . |
| 8 | One of the most striking features of the data was the abundance and extreme characteristics of Labrador Sea Water ( LSW ) in the western part of the survey . |
| 9 | The only important road works that had to be carried out on the Penge lines comprised widening and strengthening the bridge over the railway at Anerley Station , cutting back the forecourts of Penge Police Station and property adjoining Penge Station ( I.B.S.C. Railway ) . |
| 10 | Reorganization of Saxony Anhalt Cabinet |
| 11 | Insp Best left the inner city problems Stoke Newington , north London , for the glitzy offices of Trafalgar House , ensconced between Piccadilly and the stylish shops of New Bond Street . |
| 12 | A compromise agreement reached on Jan. 8 , negotiated under the auspices of the special mission of the Organization of American States ( OAS ) , which would have paved the way for the return from exile of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide , was later rejected by military and parliamentary leaders in Haiti , leaving the country 's political crisis unresolved . |
| 13 | Top auto racing in the United States falls under the control of three main bodies : The Sports Car Club of America ( SCAA ) founded 1944 , the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR ) founded 1947 , and Championship Auto Racing Team ( CART ) , founded 1978 . |
| 14 | The districts ' case will be put by the Association of Highland District Councils . |
| 15 | Mr Lang heard representations from the Association of Highland District Councils and Highland Regional Council on options for local government in the Highlands . |
| 16 | ‘ We had tried four other theatres and were about to give up before the church answered our prayers , ’ said Beth Duffin , secretary of the Association of Ulster Drama Festivals . |
| 17 | Although the damage is estimated at £100,000 , the Association of Ulster Drama Festivals is confident the curtain will rise at the hall as planned . |
| 18 | THE Livestock Marketing Commission has taken issue with some figures quoted by John Ramuz , of the British Chicken Information Service , at the Poultry Association of Northern Ireland biennial conference this week . |
| 19 | permission from the Association of Northern Ireland Car Clubs to opt out of the NI championship for one year only , but they have agreed and so will be running the event for vintage , historic and class cars only , ’ says William Heaney of the TSCC . |
| 20 | trade associations : British Association of Removers Freight Transport Association Road Haulage Association |
| 21 | Database technology , interoperability and network integration and open systems and industry standards are the key technological issues facing HP Unix and MPE users in the US , Canada and Mexico according to a survey of MIS managers by Interex , the International Association of Hewlett-Packard Computer Users , based upon 820 replies . |
| 22 | The International Association of Hewlett-Packard Computer Users ' annual conference takes place in New Orleans , Louisiana , between August 23–27 . |
| 23 | Retailers have effectively redefined ‘ debt ’ as ‘ credit ’ — a move which has been dubbed the greatest marketing coup of all time by the National Association of Citzens Advice Bureaux ( NACAB ) . |
| 24 | Retailers have effectively redefined ‘ debt ’ as ‘ credit ’ — a move which has been dubbed the greatest marketing coup of all time by the National Association of Citzens Advice Bureaux ( NACAB ) . |
| 25 | There was an odd lump in her throat , thinking of Mrs Rundle thinking of her and Jonathon and Victoria as she stirred a Christmas pudding or chopped fruit for mincemeat in her new home . |
| 26 | ‘ The rear was characterised by slightly excessive overhang — needed to accommodate the spare wheel and gearbox — terminating in a slightly recessed , clipped surface that reiterated the current thinking of Ferrari competition cars , enriched by the shaped light clusters and fine louvres . |
| 27 | More than that one pilot has blessed the ‘ safety culture ’ thinking of Fred E. Weick who , in 1936 , developed and patented a two-control system for his W-1 and W-1A designs submitted for the American CAA ( now FAA ) Safety Plane Competition . |
| 28 | She looked away momentarily , thinking of Tuan Ti Fo . |
| 29 | There had to be a variation in our sorting programme this year , but thanks to the positive thinking of our Fabric Convenor and the kindness of Messrs. Alfred McAlpine we had the use of a magnificent hall in St. Andres Square . |
| 30 | Taped to the mirror behind the bottles was a poster of the Lapierre of Dijon cycling team squinting into the sun , arms crossed , immense thighs bulging from long black shorts . |