Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] [adj] [prep] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Shallow ponds freeze to the bottom in winter ; deeper ones may remain unfrozen at depth , providing a still , protected habitat for overwintering fish , larvae , eggs and spores . |
| 2 | In spite of the trusts imposed on the former matrimonial home or its proceeds of sale , the husband may remain liable in respect of any mortgage secured thereon , the intent being in effect that this should be deducted from or charged on his equitable share . |
| 3 | Once formed , these fractures may remain open for months or years providing low stress paths where magma may intrude passively with little seismic or ground deformation ; only gravity changes can detect the mass increase . |
| 4 | Any definition may fall short of perfection , but all statutory definitions serve the useful purposes of distillation , simplicity , brevity , accessibility and they can be improved in the light of experience and need . |
| 5 | For example , strategy and industry specialist MC staff may assist MAS with acquisition searches and , where appropriate , MAS will recommend that the purchaser engages a KPMG general practice department to undertake an Investigation Service Report of the target . |
| 6 | The cost to subordinates , beyond the frustrations of trying to communicate past erroneous assumptions and obsolete knowledge , may include contending with training . |
| 7 | The inquiry 's terms of reference will be ’ to examine selection and appointment methods and criteria for staff working in children 's homes and to recommend improvements ; and to make such further examination as the committee may consider justified of management or other issues relevant to the protection of children and young people and to the support and guidance of staff in such homes . ’ |
| 8 | I welcome the introduction of gas as a fuel for power generation , but it must remain competitive with coal : that will produce the best prices for electricity consumers . |
| 9 | Hornby was anxious that the CNAA machinery in general and the office in particular should remain modest in scale . |
| 10 | Half of you felt the journal should remain free with membership , as it is an important way of staying in touch with the Institution 's work ; while other members said they would willingly pay extra , over their subscription to receive it . |
| 11 | The Law Society 's Remuneration Certificate service should remain free of charge , but the Society will have a power to require up to 50% of a bill to be paid by the client before the certificate is granted . |
| 12 | If money is neutral , money wages and prices should rise in proportion to the rise in the quantity of money and the levels of output and employment should remain unchanged in Y * ; and L * ; respectively . |
| 13 | ‘ Perhaps one of us should stay awake in case — ’ |
| 14 | Oh we must make sure on Tuesday we 're home to record , what time is the on ? |
| 15 | " I 've worked until I 've dropped so that I should fall asleep with exhaustion and not lie awake remembering you . |
| 16 | Only later had it occurred to him to wonder whether he should feel alarmed by Charlotte 's anxious tone or flattered that she felt she could turn to him for advice . |
| 17 | I think we should feel sorry for Gustave . |
| 18 | No one should feel pressurised into slimming . |
| 19 | You should feel capable of doing more and therefore you will become more of a busy , dynamic person . |
| 20 | It seemed odd that he should feel ill at ease among the people whose vernacular he has espoused so wholeheartedly . |
| 21 | ONE must feel sorry for Sharon Griffiths . |
| 22 | Paul seems to teach clearly that women should keep silent in church , and should not have authority over men in any shape or form . |
| 23 | The prefect was more concerned that we and everyone should keep quiet about Daniel having been here ; the last thing he wants is word to get out that a wanted renegade came and went on his demesne without hindrance . |
| 24 | Anyone interested should contact Norman on Belfast 640529 . |
| 25 | NIGEL BENN must run scared of Nicky Piper tonight or risk blowing a £750,000 fortune . |
| 26 | If you order goods as a private individual from mail order advertisements in this magazine and pay by post in advance of delivery , What Personal Computer will consider you for compensation if the advertiser should become subject to bankruptcy or go into liquidation . |
| 27 | If you order goods as a private individual from mail order advertisements in this magazine and pay by post in advance of delivery , What Personal Computer will consider you for compensation if the advertiser should become subject to bankruptcy proceedings or go into liquidation . |
| 28 | One of my main concerns is nursery-school education , and I wonder if we 've progressed at all from Margaret Thatcher 's quote in 1972 : ‘ Within the next 10 years nursery education should become available without charge … ‘ |
| 29 | A company following the marketing concept overseas , i.e. trying to satisfy the needs and wants of target markets at a profit , must keep abreast of changes in the cultural environment which affect people 's attitudes and values , and hence , indirectly , their needs and wants of products and services . |
| 30 | It follows from this that the producer must keep abreast of developments until the product leaves his control . |