Example sentences of "[noun sg] work [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although admitting to the Kuomintang General Chang Fa-k'uei that he was a communist , he apparently persuaded him that it would take fifty years for communism to work in Vietnam ; and , in any event , it appeared that , of all the groupings of Vietnamese nationalists , patriots , émigrés and revolutionaries who were to be found in Southeast China , none of them was as dynamic as the Vietminh . |
| 2 | They are usually those days on which your employees are required by their contract to work for you . |
| 3 | Conditions of work were not pleasant ; landowners tried to get their estates cultivated by indentured labourers who had come out under a contract to work for some years for the man who paid for the journey or anyone to whom he sold the right to command their services . |
| 4 | Despite the initial support of the boycott by international operatic stars — most of whom were at the time on contract to work with him — Barneboim 's case did not excite much public sympathy in France . |
| 5 | This is not simply to enable the vet to work in comfort , or even to reduce his rage when the first words are ‘ I will just go and try to get a rope on her ! ’ |
| 6 | The challenge of AIDS involves more than individual sexual behaviour : it represents an opportunity to work through our commonest societal fears–and taboos , to reach new understanding and evolve compassionate action . |
| 7 | Trainees are given the opportunity to work towards a recognised vocational qualification ( 15% of those leaving ET in 1989–90 had acquired one ) , and are paid an allowance of 10 a week more than their benefit entitlement ( HM Treasury , 1990 , Table 6.6 ) . |
| 8 | This allows the centre to offer students , for whom the full degree programme may not be appropriate , the opportunity to work towards an end point at Year 1 or 2 which carries a qualification awarded by SCOTVEC on a national basis and which , through SCOTVEC 's efforts in negotiating national recognition agreements for its awards , has currency in the employment marketplace . |
| 9 | With superb research facilities and growing international demand for our expertise , CTL gives you the opportunity to work at the forefront of toxicological research . |
| 10 | I could n't move much higher then because I got the opportunity to work for Jack Nicklaus ! |
| 11 | One has transferred to the communications department and all were offered the opportunity to work for the new contract firm . |
| 12 | So on this tour , because I 'm playing so much off stage , I have the opportunity to work on certain things , certain licks here and there , and then the next night I can go out and actually play them live . |
| 13 | Formerly known as Operation Raleigh , the charity aims to develop young people by providing them with the opportunity to work on demanding environmental and conservation projects in remote areas of the world . |
| 14 | ‘ It gives us the opportunity to work on persuading the huge catchment area around us that it is perfectly possible to get the Hamilton habit after work when experiencing a top evening out . ’ |
| 15 | Benefits include free uniform , seven weeks annual holiday ( subject to Crab Key 's alert status ) and the opportunity to work with one of the world 's finest scientific minds . |
| 16 | Alistair Scott and John Shrewsbury were kind enough to give me the opportunity to work with the BBC and I hope to have the privilege again . |
| 17 | ‘ He is not in good health , and he asks only that his nephew , Nathan , who is sixteen , shall be given the opportunity to work with the firm , starting at the lowest rung of the ladder , to learn the publishing business thoroughly . |
| 18 | Where carers admit that abuse has occurred , or are fearful that it may , the worker may have the opportunity to work with the carer ( and where possible , the old person ) on a future strategy . |
| 19 | An opportunity to work with and care for people of all races , communities and creeds . |
| 20 | Being master of a college does give one an opportunity to work with whatever forces already exist within the college in order to get things moving . |
| 21 | You should , however , take every opportunity to work with more experienced nurses and so observe procedures you are not familiar with . |
| 22 | Her role in Selling Hitler offered Julie , one of five children , the opportunity to work with the director Alistair Reed . |
| 23 | A participatory style is adopted and this , together with the international recruitment , give participants the opportunity to work with and learn from colleagues operating is a wide range of teaching contexts . |
| 24 | All the secondees expected and experienced professional development , which might include intellectual challenge , a gain in experience and an opportunity to work with a wide range of people , establishing nation- or region-wide contacts . |
| 25 | The opportunity to work with enthusiastic teachers from different school situations was indeed most supportive . |
| 26 | Naturally , we would be delighted to have the opportunity to work with Big Brother Inc . |
| 27 | I am very proud to have this opportunity to work with all of you , to promote the uniqueness of the voluntary sector . |
| 28 | Bubbling with enthusiasm , Fr Cunningham , 80 , said it was the opportunity to work with children which prompted him to accept the latest offer of as a ‘ first step to retirement ’ . |
| 29 | As an organisation the Trust owes much to the tourist industry and it welcomes the opportunity to work alongside the regional tourist boards and the travel trade . |
| 30 | The latter can not be adequately transmitted in seminars alone : the course will also offer direct school experience and the opportunity to work alongside British teacher-trainees . |