Example sentences of "and [verb] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although the risk of aspiration has not been completely eliminated , massive regurgitation is unlikely to occur , but avoiding ventilatory pressures greater than 20 cm H 2 O ( not always practical in a trauma situation ) avoids leaks around the cuff and minimises gastric dilatation . |
| 2 | First check all the electrical system , fuses , circuit breakers , microphone and headset connected . |
| 3 | Do not forget Mr Hurd 's record for soothing nerves and conciliating Tory antagonists . |
| 4 | The main objectives of the ASEA were to prevent elementary school-leavers from ‘ drifting into unskilled occupations , and later on into unemployment ’ ; and to promote industrial training through ‘ apprenticeships and other methods ’ , usually trade schools and technical education classes . |
| 5 | The RBI projects were expected to supplement , and in some cases replace , foreign exchange earned by crude oil , and to promote industrial growth and economic diversification . |
| 6 | Objective : To liberalize world trade and by so doing to raise standards of living , to ensure full employment , to expand the production and exchange of goods , and to promote economic development . |
| 7 | Objective : to liberalize world trade and by doing so to raise standards of living , to ensure full employment , to expand the production and exchange of goods , and to promote economic development . |
| 8 | Protection of the Environment … it shall be the task of the legislators to protect the natural basis of man 's existence , with due regard for prevention , the polluter-pays principle and co-operation , and to promote uniform ecological conditions of a high standard at least equivalent to that reached in the FRG … |
| 9 | The EBRD 's brief is to ‘ foster the transition towards open market oriented economies and to promote private and entrepreneurial initiative in the countries of central and eastern Europe committed to multiparty democracy and pluralism , ’ no less . |
| 10 | I wholly support the concept of a ‘ going rate ’ for experts to avoid misunderstandings and to promote financial planning . |
| 11 | In early April it was reported locally that the government , as part of a proposed 15-point economic programme , was seeking to stabilize the economy without " shocks " , and to promote wide-ranging sectoral agreements to curb inflation ( still running at over 20 per cent a month ) while stimulating production and preserving jobs . |
| 12 | The talks were due to include discussions of measures to reduce tension between the two states and to promote bilateral exchanges . |
| 13 | Under the chair of employment minister Patrick McLoughlin , the group aims to persuade employers to abandon agist policies and to promote good practice in employment . |
| 14 | In 1975 the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training ( Cedefop ) was created to disseminate information on training , and to promote good practice throughout the Community . |
| 15 | The purpose of the Henley Work Forum is to promote a better understanding of the opportunities for restructuring organisations offered by effective application of Information and communications technology and to promote good practice . |
| 16 | A significant focus for the controversy was the theatre , which , like the transvestite , was seen both to epitomize and to promote contemporary forces of disruption in and through its involvement with cross-dressing . |
| 17 | The image which our visitors perceive is not consonant with the one which we need to project in order to enhance our public profile and to promote public awareness and understanding of our inter-linked scientific and horticultural objectives . |
| 18 | A ministerial task force was appointed to consider removal of all remaining barriers to trade between members , to establish a monetary union and to promote inter-state joint ventures . |
| 19 | The NCCSL 's Department of Communication was set up in 1975 , mainly to produce radio programmes in English Sinhala and Tamil and to promote audio visual aids to make Sunday School teaching more effective . |
| 20 | The project also presents the opportunity for all involved to make new contacts in Europe and to promote Scottish education and training abroad . |
| 21 | The discussion of export cartels in the previous section has pointed to the possibility that competition policy might be designed and applied to protect domestic markets and to promote domestic producers in export markets . |
| 22 | Continue to monitor the performance of engineering solutions to determine their effectiveness and to promote continuing improvements to the pedestrian facilities provided . |
| 23 | Like its European counterparts , the California Greens are to eschew leadership , to be based on feminist principles and to promote universal health care . |
| 24 | I am particularly pleased to have been able to see through the work to stamp out default and to promote high standards in the profession . ’ |
| 25 | He also highlighted the need for Christian booksellers to become involved in secular franchises and to promote Australian writers . |
| 26 | While persecution varies in intensity from country to country and over time within one country , I can think of no Marxist-Leninist government which has not as a matter of official policy harassed , discriminated against and persecuted religious minorities . |
| 27 | The US decision to withdraw troops stationed abroad marked a significant shift in national defence policy , whereby the strong local presence of US troops in many regions was to be replaced by a " rapid reaction " concept involving the increased use of airborne forces and attaching particular importance to mobile operations including the role of aircraft carriers . |
| 28 | 11 To keep delicate clothes in shape and smelling fragrant , these dainty hangers are just what you need . |
| 29 | He says I think most people think of flowers as looking pretty and smelling beautiful . |
| 30 | And that means keeping the place looking good and smelling sweet . |