Example sentences of "the [noun] [verb] [conj] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Their doubts arose from the inability to predict or control how the courts would use the power . |
| 2 | The first sign of tetanus in a newborn baby is the inability to suck or swallow and muscular spasms of the lips and mouth . |
| 3 | Epidermal growth factor is cytoprotective in the upper gastrointestinal tract and the inability to resist and heal ulceration may be a factor influencing development of CLO in patients with severe gastro-oesophageal reflux . |
| 4 | Pupils benefit from the opportunity to shape and reformulate their thinking in a helpful , non-threatening atmosphere , where experiments in language are not only acceptable , but encouraged . |
| 5 | Local authorities will be encouraged to offer those in housing need the opportunity to restore and improve council properties . |
| 6 | Like its predecessors in Mexico ( 1985 ) , Rio de Janeiro ( 1987 ) and Caracas ( 1989 ) the Festival will provide participants with the opportunity to exhibit and view the most recent cinema and video productions made by and about the indigenous peoples of the Americas . |
| 7 | Very often pupils will benefit from the opportunity to see and handle , and discuss a few selected artefacts at close hand , before going on to work in the display galleries . |
| 8 | The ban is a serious infringement on the right to receive and impart information : it prevents representatives of lawful political organisations ( Sinn Fein has an MP as well as dozens of local councillors ) from stating their case on matters which have no connection with terrorism , and it denies to the public the opportunity to see and hear those who support violent action being questioned and exposed . |
| 9 | The Longeval Animal Sanctuary rescues and cares for many animals , and also regularly visit inner-city schools taking lambs , goats , piglets , calves , rabbits etc to give the children there the opportunity to see and touch these animals for themselves . |
| 10 | It will only be small at the outset for example one might get the opportunity to go in and on or might get the opportunity to go and advise on P R P or something and it 's not suddenly going to result in an invitation er to . |
| 11 | ‘ Dennis had played a seasson for Northants and I got the opportunity to go and see him in Perth , ’ he explained . |
| 12 | In addition , two MEDLINE simulations are available , in which the student has the opportunity to formulate and execute a search and have it evaluated . |
| 13 | Members have the opportunity to paint or sketch from still-life arrangements or a model or to choose their own subject matter . |
| 14 | Robyn has only the dimmest memories of the country of her birth , and has never had the opportunity to refresh or renew them , Professor Penrose 's characteristic response to any suggestion that the family should revisit Australia being a shudder . |
| 15 | These modules provide students with the opportunity to plan and undertake a leisure and recreation programme which extends their current appreciation of what constitutes leisure and recreation activities . |
| 16 | These modules provide the opportunity to plan and undertake a health and fitness programme appropriate to individual and group needs and to increase awareness of the implications of health and fitness for personal development . |
| 17 | There is a version in the Bargello even closer to ours , and I 'd love to have the opportunity to examine and show all three together ’ . |
| 18 | Students in initial training do therefore need to be given the opportunity to examine and analyse written school language policies in practice during their periods of school experience . |
| 19 | At Battelle we have had the opportunity to examine and apply PDC technology in a wide variety of application areas . |
| 20 | For the geographer , the opportunity to analyse and predict this resilience is a marvellous challenge . |
| 21 | The earlier detection of prostatic cancers that have not spread will surely allow us the opportunity to treat and cure some of these patients . |
| 22 | However , vehicle owners will be given the opportunity to move or remove any such item beforehand . |
| 23 | The composer did have the opportunity to revise and shorten the Second Symphony , but it remains as long as the First , and needs a strong forward motivation which it certainly receives here . |
| 24 | However , physical restraint is not a solution to accident prevention and , indeed , excessive over protection will only deny a child the opportunity to explore and learn about the environment . |
| 25 | I did n't accept er the opportunity to retire and take it easy , it seemed as if I had worked twenty seven years for nothing ! |
| 26 | Should the teacher have the opportunity to choose or decline the offer of help from a parent ? |
| 27 | There is the opportunity to manage and develop the legal function in the most effective manner , deciding which matters should be handled personally , which matters should be given to outside solicitors and whether or when to consult specialist counsel . |
| 28 | I have enjoyed the opportunity to read and study the principles and proposals of the Central Edinburgh Local Plan , and would like to submit some comments . |
| 29 | Many years ago , I had the opportunity to read and report on the position of a group of such women who were on Supplementary Benefit . |
| 30 | A number of departments have their own specialist libraries and archives and all postgraduate students , whether novices or more advanced , are given the opportunity to learn or improve their computing skills . |