Example sentences of "[n mass] of [noun] [verb] [Wh det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mussolini took advantage of these largely theoretical impositions to say that the League 's intention was to destroy the Italian economy and , surprising as it may seem today , the people of Italy reinforced what proved to be his growing megalomania by demonstrating , when inspired to do so by the press , that they were ready to make any sacrifices that might be asked of them . |
| 2 | ‘ Remember we had a discussion about this once — the ethics of bribery to get what you wanted . |
| 3 | Keen observers will be able to deduce which pair of reporters entertained which Minister to lunch . |
| 4 | A recent RAC survey shows that only 16% of women know what to do if they break down on a motorway . |
| 5 | Indeed , the whole period is marked by a series of attempts to define what specific kinds of leadership qualities would be needed to maintain the overseas empire as well as ensuring secure government at home . |
| 6 | After Ahlquist made his first observations on the alpha and beta receptors , and before they had any practical development , another series of drugs appeared which , somewhat unexpectedly , contributed to the treatment of hypertension . |
| 7 | A series of Acts followed which strengthened the powers of magistrates . |
| 8 | In 1980 a series of events occurred which forced us to look at ourselves in a new and harsh light . |