Example sentences of "according to friends " in BNC.
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| 1 | In 1986 , according to Friends of the Earth , a survey of the homes clustered on the surrounding hills found that three-quarters of 800 residents were opposed to the Rechem plant . |
| 2 | There is , however , a chasm between what is becoming technically possible , and the reality of what is likely to happen to the air on our city streets , where , according to Friends of the Earth , pollution levels regularly exceed WHO standards . |
| 3 | But it was the gruelling work schedule Kylie was now working which placed the greatest strain according to friends . |
| 4 | For the last two years or so of Phillip 's life , Marje never visited him at home , according to friends . |
| 5 | According to friends , only two women have figured high in Gilbey 's life . |
| 6 | According to friends of Sir Patrick , Sir Hal is ‘ muddled ’ . |
| 7 | Britain 's potential for generating wind energy , which is the highest in Europe , is in danger of being neglected by the government , according to Friends of the Earth . |
| 8 | According to Friends of the Earth , at least six of those that won should have been disqualified through failing to meet the EC 's virus standards . |
| 9 | According to Friends of the Earth , Gabon contains huge tracts of virgin rainforest and has one of the slowest deforestation rates in Africa . |
| 10 | * Use of chlorofluorocarbons ( CFCs ) by British industry , mainly for refrigeration , air conditioning and fire extinguishers , rose by 5 per cent between 1986-89 , according to Friends of the Earth . |
| 11 | According to Friends of the Earth , the outcome of the case could have implications for at least five of the 161 SSSIs threatened by road schemes . |
| 12 | According to Friends of the Earth , one of the companies involved , Maginco , is a supplier of mahogany to British companies James Latham and John Boddy Timber . |
| 13 | At least 14.5 million consumers in England and Wales are supplied with sub-standard drinking water , according to Friends of the Earth ( FoE ) . |