Example sentences of "[to-vb] to [art] [noun sg] over " in BNC.

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1 Lumumba attempted to appeal to the public over the radio but he was turned away by Ghanaian troops acting under UN orders ( heading the UN mission was Ralph Bunche ) .
2 I conceded that it might have been wiser , and indeed more seemly , to have consulted her before a decision was reached ; but I did not add that I had advised the Prime Minister to agree to a meeting over her head because I was convinced that she would never accept a challenge to her authority .
3 The results displayed in Fig. 3.14 show that these subjects continued to orient to the light over the course of 16 ten-trial sessions .
4 This term is used to refer to the consistency over time of financial reports .
5 Coun Bill Dixon ( Lab ) spoke out after Mr Fallon failed to respond to a challenge over a unique mortgage rescue package .
6 Devonport workers thought today 's announcement is bound to add to the uncertainty over their future .
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