Example sentences of "[adj] [noun] or [vb base] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | You can either work it to be doubled over to the wrong side or make a matching strip of plain knitting as a facing . |
| 2 | I can not emphasize too strongly that I have not here attempted to provide a detailed exposition or erect a comprehensive critique of multiculturalist and antiracist assumptions and practices . |
| 3 | Once the market expands and matures , many companies dismiss their agents and enter direct selling or open a subsidiary company . |
| 4 | Have fun with them — paint each drawer a different colour or do a small ‘ mural ’ , perhaps of clouds or trees , across the front . |
| 5 | Jumble up the shades cottage-garden style or choose a cool colour such as cream that will show up on dark wintry days . |
| 6 | I , for one , certainly would not wish to put people under so much pressure that they never have time to read a non-work book or attend a concert , or pursue a hobby , or do worthwhile work in the environment or the community . |
| 7 | Even the most efficient switchboard operator will at times dial a wrong number or make an incorrect connection , but this should never cause impatience or anger , the error should be corrected as quickly as possible in a pleasing and charming manner . |
| 8 | Nonetheless , workaholism does exist when the sufferer simply can not stop doing his or her work in order to suppress uncomfortable emotions or change a disordered mood and despite severe negative consequences to his or her family and to the rest of a balanced life . |
| 9 | Some of the University 's degrees are specifically vocational and have an established core or have a clearly defined course of study ; others are more open in their purpose and structure . |
| 10 | Here Gandhi is reinterpreting the traditional notion of mok a or liberation which is the pursuit of individual salvation or mok a by the practice of austerities ( tapas ) and the renunciation of all involvement in the affairs of the empirical realm . |
| 11 | They can issue an Enforcement Notice to cease an unauthorised use or remove an offending development and in the latter case , once the Enforcement Notice has been issued they can also make a Stop Notice which requires all work to cease in a short period , often seven days , until the Enforcement Notice is confirmed or quashed . |
| 12 | One of the important variables in such patterns is the degree to which the dowry assets remain exclusively the property of the bride herself and of her future heirs or become a part of the pool of household property which can be used by the husband . |
| 13 | As in any alphabetical indexing language , it is important that the language reflects the current requirements of the user and the literature ; thus it is fairly common to have to modify a standard list or compile a fresh list when a new application is envisaged . |
| 14 | The argument between reformers and conservatives since Mao 's death has been focused on whether to open the window to the outside world or insert an ‘ iron mesh ’ to prevent the intrusion of ‘ dirty flies ’ . |
| 15 | It has hardly been recognised that India is among the few countries in the world that has a proven capability to undertake orbital missions or detonate a nuclear device . |
| 16 | They deal with awards of provisional damages where the plaintiff proves or the defendant admits that there is a chance that the plaintiff 's health will change or will get worse because he may develop a serious disease or suffer a serious deterioration in his mental or physical condition . |
| 17 | I will contact both parties by [ Date ] , assuming we receive the representations in reply on [ Date ] , in order to inform you whether or not we intend to seek verbal clarification or produce a factual memorandum . |
| 18 | And for those who prefer more leisurely pursuits you can picnic , sunbathe , ride a cable car into the surrounding peaks or take a ride on one of the oldest cog railways in the world . |
| 19 | Non-members may use unbooked courts or play a game with a member on payment of the day membership ( guest ) fee ; unless you are an early bird or night owl where the guest fee is waived for players vacating courts before 09.00 or on court after 22.30 . |
| 20 | Non-members may use unbooked courts or play a game with a member on payment of the day membership ( guest ) fee ; unless you are an early bird or night owl where the guest fee is waived for players vacating courts before 09.00 or on court after 22.30 . |
| 21 | They revel in annoying mortals and playing practical jokes , particularly by using their magical picks and shovels to relocate planted seeds or undermine a house 's foundations . |
| 22 | Some horses are more spooky by nature than others and infuriatingly will spook at some seemingly insignificant object , but will walk past the most terrifying looking lorry or jump an enormous fence without a second thought . |
| 23 | ‘ Some horses are more spooky by nature than others and infuriatingly will spook at some seemingly insignificant object , but will walk past the most terrifying looking lorry or jump an enormous fence without a second thought . ’ |
| 24 | Decide on an approach — how you intend to tackle the question Will you adopt the obvious approach or take an unorthodox line ? |
| 25 | Now available as a standard product , the wire-cut paver comes in mellow buff tones which blend well with natural stone or make a striking contrast with darker pavers . |
| 26 | Once authorisation to carry on a banking business has been granted by the home member state to a bank in accordance with the Community 's essential requirements , the Community legislative approach is to require the host country in which the bank may wish to provide cross-border services or establish a branch to recognise the validity of that authorisation , and to allow it to do so without making additional ‘ authorisation ’ requirements to the bank . |
| 27 | If you 're feeling brave you can swim in chilly crystal-clear lakes or take a hike in the mountains . |
| 28 | They 'll be delighted to advise you on how to get the most from your current equipment or suggest a new model you might like to try . |
| 29 | There will also be a daily session introducing franchising as a way to expand an existing business or develop a new venture . |
| 30 | It may be possible to share a taxi with colleagues on a regular basis or arrange a lift home . |