Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb past] from various [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | The funds came from various sources , including the Vereniging Rembrandt , the Rijksmuseumstichtung , and Prins Bernhardfonds , although the museum still must raise some DFl.2 million it borrowed to support the purchase . |
2 | In 1846 he joined the committee of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society , of which he was president for eighteen years , and immediately came to public attention as principal signer of a set of ‘ resolutions and a memorial [ to MPs ] adopted at a meeting of gentlemen deputed from various parts of the United Kingdom to represent the sentiments of the inhabitants in their respective districts , on the subject of colonial slavery ’ . |
3 | At the course this year over 140 teachers came from various parts of Germany and the continent to take part in sessions of Expressive Dance , Duncan Dancing and International Folk Dance as well as Medau Rhythmic Movement . |
4 | Teachers came from various parts of Germany and the continent to what was obviously a happy meeting of colleagues and friends , old and young — a real Medau family gathering . |
5 | As the old woman pushed the hand-cart across the yard a number of children scampered from various heaps to gather around her , gabbling . |