Example sentences of "embarking upon " in BNC.
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| 1 | ( It is a standard procedure of politicians , when embarking upon a course which lacks logical coherence , to disarm critics and criticism by describing what they do or commend as ‘ only a first step ’ ; for who can demand logic from ‘ a first step ’ ? ) |
| 2 | This is difficult , it takes time , fearlessness and optimism — it is something I do not propose embarking upon again in my life . |
| 3 | There had been no point in embarking upon it . |
| 4 | Of course , I could not have expressed this view to Mr Farraday without embarking upon what might have seemed a presumptuous speech . |
| 5 | Although the major theoretical explanations are covered in the numerous introductions to the sociology of crime and deviance and to sociology generally , some review of these theories is necessary before embarking upon an examination of specific , substantive examples of criminal behaviour . |
| 6 | Before embarking upon such a course of action , heads and governors must decide how far down this entrepreneurial road they wish to go , what scale of profits they seek and at what possible cost to their pupils . |
| 7 | Another time-honoured pursuit is embarking upon a stately procession or ‘ rade ’ . |
| 8 | Fortunately , the result of this test proved to be negative but , given the temperance of her lifestyle , her decision to take it in the first place would , at the very least , seem as bizarre as Mr Oliver Reed , the thirst , embarking upon an assertiveness training course . |
| 9 | Before embarking upon data-gathering exercises some of the potential pitfalls must be recognised so that as many as possible can be avoided . |
| 10 | It is essential , when embarking upon such operations , to have a clear understanding of the rules which will apply if disaster strikes . |
| 11 | This misunderstanding , together with the antagonistic attitudes of the village practitioners towards BRAC 's message , suggest that BRAC had failed to do sufficient ground work before embarking upon the Oral Therapy Extension Programme . |
| 12 | ‘ What I do know is that the scale of success we could be embarking upon far out-strips anything I experienced at Liverpool . |
| 13 | Whether embarking upon a second career , or a period of mid-career development , he or she will demonstrate an outstanding track record to date in business or in the voluntary or public sectors . |
| 14 | Their latest exploit to stun and confuse the world involves them embarking upon a mission to the North Pole to place a photo of ELVIS PRESLEY there . |
| 15 | He is a solitary genius , the carnivorous conqueror , constantly embarking upon fresh adventures . |
| 16 | But although the educational services were supplied to only a few inmates , several of these were undertaking advanced work : three had completed BAs over the past few years , another an MA , and nine were embarking upon university degrees by correspondence . |
| 17 | Until we have resolved our uncertainty about what values these modern legal developments represent , our hesitation in embarking upon a radical break with established legal doctrine is surely justified . |
| 18 | I feel that I must clarify ( I do n't presume to think that all your readers will have read the catalogue raisonné ) my intentions , and those of the authors in embarking upon this book . |
| 19 | These were adopted unanimously and thus the CUC reconstituted itself to become the Congress of University Convocations and Graduate Associations ( CUCGA ) ; welcoming members across the binary divide and embarking upon a more public role in support of higher education . |
| 20 | This is predicated in the very reasons for embarking upon resource-based learning in the first instance . |
| 21 | Specialist advice should be sought before embarking upon litigation . |
| 22 | The prospects of the working class embarking upon a reformist path in the pre-war years therefore depended upon the prospects for a liberalization of the political system . |
| 23 | However , before embarking upon an analysis of experiences it is necessary to discuss the last of the three " ontological " categories mentioned earlier , i.e. the category of plurality . |
| 24 | As a natural artist , he became a successful portrait painter a cartoonist for a Liverpool journal and art master at a number of Liverpool schools before embarking upon a career as missioner which he pursued for thirty years until his retirement in 1931 . |
| 25 | The University of Manchester is embarking upon an initial course which will qualify bilingual teachers for the primary phase ; Leeds Polytechnic is trying to introduce a two-year part-time PGCE for teachers currently working in the voluntary sector ; the Polytechnic of North London is involved in the launching of a similar venture . |
| 26 | It has been conducting an urgent review of the way it manages its affairs and is embarking upon a further review of the number and function of its various committees . |
| 27 | Before embarking upon a review of some of the findings from my survey , the scene needs to be set with a brief summary of the main arguments and counter-arguments concerning assessment . |
| 28 | They are particularly onerous when companies engage in corporate finance related activities , for example , in raising new capital or embarking upon mergers and acquisitions . |
| 29 | Before embarking upon a display or demonstration , however formal or informal the occasion , think out why you are doing it and what you hope to achieve . |
| 30 | BRITAIN 'S education system is embarking upon a ground-breaking journey , brushing aside many long-held doctrines and beliefs as it goes . |