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 . |