Example sentences of "number [prep] children [vb mod] " in BNC.
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| 1 | An increased number of children may not lead to more dwellings being required , but rather to the same number of larger homes ; or may affect the types of homes needed , such as those with amenities like gardens : conversely , an ageing population , which tends to consist of smaller household sizes , may need a larger number of dwellings , perhaps smaller and with special requirements such as ease of access . |
| 2 | If the jury feels that a considerable number of children would read or see the article in question , and would be corrupted by the experience , it may decide that this number constitutes a significant proportion of the class which comprises the likely audience . |
| 3 | Although single-parent families have , on average , fewer children than married couples , clearly a considerable number of children will be living in a one-parent family at any one time . |
| 4 | Before the war public appeals had raised sufficient money to keep Youth Allyah afloat , but , when it became clear that large numbers of children would not soon be leaving for Palestine , the question arose as to who would care for them during their prolonged stay in Britain . |
| 5 | First , large numbers of children can be a significant cause of poverty . |