Example sentences of "interest [prep] [coord] a [noun] " in BNC.

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1 ( a ) an interest in or a background knowledge of basic book-keeping
2 It could well be argued , for example , that one of the qualities of a citizen in a democratic society is an interest in and an ability to understand various aspects of controversial issues .
3 S1 and S2 The courses in S1 and S2 are designed , not only to stimulate an interest in and an enjoyment of the subject , but also to provide the pupils with a basic ‘ tool-kit ’ , necessary for further development .
4 No exam passes — just an interest in and an aptitude for mechanics .
5 In Figure 16.9 , equilibrium is achieved with a rate of interest re and a quantity of money Me .
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