Example sentences of "[coord] [noun sg] [to-vb] [det] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Few of us have the time , training , or expertise to do this job properly , even if it were possible to do it for a population as small as 10 000 people — which it is not .
2 If , for instance , guests used a swimming pool at a hotel after dark , it is clear that they have by so doing stepped outside the scope of their invitation or permission to use that part of the premises , and a duty is not owed to them .
3 But there needs to be a commitment on the part of the college or course to give more time and greater attention to music 's role in worship .
4 There is also no right of appeal against : ( i ) the making of or refusal to make an emergency protection order ; or ( ii ) the extension or refusal to extend such an order ; or ( iii ) the discharge or refusal to discharge such an order ; or ( iv ) the giving of or refusal to give any direction in connection with such an order ( s45(10) as amended by CLSA 1990 ) .
5 Country or Political Risks which include difficulties and delays in transferring money from the buyer 's country ; action of the buyer 's government which prevents performance of the contract ; political or economic events which prevent or delay payment ; and failure or refusal to fulfil any terms of the contract by a public sector buyer .
6 Power is one of a cluster of concepts that are all , concerned with the ability of one person or group to affect another person or group as expressed in our general definition of power .
7 ‘ language or conduct is not said to be insulting unless it is intended to show contempt or disesteem , or is understood by the hearer or observer to show this attitude . ’
8 If , however , you have already received and complied with a similar request from the Library 's Agent in London , Mr A T Smail , 100 Euston Street , NW1 2HQ , there is no need or obligation to deliver another copy to this Library .
9 This is that area of physical life which is associated with sickness and health ; an area wherein the interplay between the subconscious healing operations of the bodily functions , on the one hand , and the power of the human mind or will to help those functions on the other , would offer immense possibilities for medical practice if the practitioner knew for sure that in the mind of the patient there was the certain knowledge that successful self-help generated from faith in a fully believed-in ‘ god ’ could be achieved .
10 As co-ordinator my main aim is to define and document all current planning for RLS centenary events in order to produce a joint leaflet or brochure to publicise these events during 1994 .
11 In order to appreciate the factors which motivate a writer or speaker to make this kind of selection , one needs to think of the clause as a message rather than as a string of grammatical and lexical elements .
12 The review section devoted to recordings guarantees that Early music is consulted by many professional performers , including the directors of ensembles who may not have the time or inclination to read such journals as the Bäsler Jahrbuch fur historische Musikpraxis or Performance practice review .
13 It is unusual for a genuine clinic or hospital to use such paper .
14 Section 120(3) makes it an offence for a promoter or participant to receive any payment or the benefit of any payments which some other participant is induced to make by reason that the prospect is held out to him of receiving payments or other benefits for introducing other persons into the scheme .
15 I rarely use sherry , preferring vermouth for a cleaner taste , or brandy to deglaze any juices .
16 Use a different colour or symbol to identify each part of your question .
17 Often , and particularly with those individuals who have spent long hours in heavy manual labour , there has perhaps not been the time or energy to develop such interests or hobbies .
18 We did n't have the time or energy to pay much attention to the other theatres of war , unless we had someone out there .
19 Proper local accountability requires a substantial source of revenue , and freedom to spend that revenue or reduce it .
20 SHe appreciated Dr Parmedes ' art : it would have been easy to fix the physical changes , but he had possessed the patience and expertise to make those organs as responsive to stimulation as any natural ones .
21 Indeed , its strength is that it casts a caustic eye over the club scene , dealing with familiar situations with enough self-deprecation and sarcasm to stem any pretension .
22 After all , it would save us time and money to use fewer spices .
23 It is also a waste of time , resources and money to produce such material .
24 Malcolm was presented with a watch and certificate to recognise this achievement by Hugh Gibson , managing director of Rolls Wood Group .
25 Mr Lang has decided that Yorkhill and the city 's Southern General Hospital do not have a scale of teaching and research to justify such representation .
26 ‘ We , ’ said Lili , ‘ have just managed to force down sufficient amounts of fresh veg and protein to retain some shapeliness and complexion . ’
27 An algae magnet in a plastic bag can be passed over the sand and gravel to remove any metal fragments .
28 ‘ Yes — it would take some money and labour to dig that lot out !
29 A fine souvenir shop also offers a wide range of medieval crafts and clothing to suit all outlaws ' tastes .
30 The Korean tour was a public relations disaster with the highlight clearly being the apparent failure of the prince and princess to acknowledge each other 's presence in public .
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