Example sentences of "[coord] [prep] least [to-vb] [art] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Since then a number of people a great deal abler than ourselves have worked on the problem but , because of the sheer labour of handling the algebra they were forced either to assume that the crack tip was infinitely sharp , that is had zero radius , or else , with a finite tip radius , to use very approximate methods , or at least to map the stress system only in certain regions . |
| 2 | Or are you always meant to act in a selfless manner towards your relatives , or at least to give the appearance of doing so ? |
| 3 | She challenged the opposition leader to join her in urging them to accept the ‘ generous ’ pay offer ranging from 9 to 16.3 per cent over 18 months ‘ or at least to have a truce over Christmas ’ . |
| 4 | I am sure that we are all glad that many of the lenders — building societies , banks and others — have come forward with schemes to ensure , or at least to advance the proposition , that the number of repossessions should be reduced to the absolute minimum . |
| 5 | The aim was to put them on the spot — or at least to impress the Inspector with your knowledge and concern . |
| 6 | The second question is whether counsellees want to give up drinking , or at least to reduce the amount consumed . |
| 7 | Mme Wyatt , with whom I was à côté , seemed to enjoy it , or at least to relish the salmon . |
| 8 | … liable to come into conflict with the organisational hierarchy and at least to give the impression that he is only conditionally loyal … |