Example sentences of "' [noun pl] and " in BNC.
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| 1 | The editor is not bound to agree with readers ' opinions and reserves the right to edit letters |
| 2 | The editor is not bound to agree with readers ' opinions and reserves the right to edit letters . |
| 3 | listen to group members ' opinions and check that they have been understood |
| 4 | The editor is not bound to agree with readers ' opinions and reserves the right to edit letters . |
| 5 | Doors with wood or aluminium frames are widely available from builders ' merchants and timber yards , and you can either do the work yourself or call in a local builder to do it for you . |
| 6 | If you want to save money and fit your own patio doors , builders ' merchants and timber merchants offer a small range of standard-sized doors . |
| 7 | The businesses include two in waste disposal — essentially landfill operations — two in quarrying , two in the manufacture of scientific instruments plus a chain of builders ' merchants and a maker of specialised grouts . |
| 8 | In practice , the proprietary liquids which are used in the pressure-vacuum impregnation of timber against fungal attack also contain insecticides and effectively identical products are available through builders ' merchants and DIY outlets for brush and spray application on site . |
| 9 | Those sectors closest to the housing market , including builders ' merchants and retailers of furniture , carpets and household goods were the most pessimistic . |
| 10 | Those sectors closest to the housing market , including builders ' merchants and retailers of furniture , carpets and household goods were the most pessimistic . |
| 11 | Try local builders ' merchants and garden centres for stocks . |
| 12 | This coincides with the normal trading and credit arrangements of builders ' merchants and suppliers . |
| 13 | Kitchen specialist shops , builders ' merchants and the kitchen sections of department stores will often concentrate on the more expensive ( but high quality ) rigid ranges of kitchen unit . |
| 14 | There is a good choice of bathroom equipment available — from DIY superstores , specialist bathroom centres , builders ' merchants and plumbers ' merchants . |
| 15 | Plumbing goods are also sold by builders ' merchants and by hardware and do-it-yourself shops . |
| 16 | For those who like to make comparisons between their pets ' ages and their own , bearing in mind that the figures are only a rough guide , the following table may be of interest . |
| 17 | These include establishing contact with MPs , leading academics , employers ' groups and trade unions , as well as a media relations campaign . |
| 18 | The emergence of informed lesbian feminist workers in the seventies brought a wave of energy and projects ; setting up girls ' nights , girls ' work conferences , women workers ' groups and training events . |
| 19 | This section describes the growth of self-help parents ' groups and services for parents developed by several voluntary associations . |
| 20 | The councils have ‘ tackled a great variety of jobs : commenting on local plans , clearing up their area , dealing with traffic problems , organising carol services and other social events , protesting about bus routes and becoming involved in the many other neighbourhood activities so typical of residents ' groups and parish pump politics ’ ( Boaden et al . |
| 21 | Supplier groups that is to say the welfare professional organisations such as teachers ' groups and social workers ' groups , also have an interest in the expansion of government expenditure . |
| 22 | The operation , officially described as a humanitarian act to protect the health of the women and children in the camp , was criticized by immigrants ' groups and human rights organizations . |
| 23 | Farmers ' groups and FMC claim that the proposed restrictions are the most stringent in the country , but Virginia 's environmental groups and the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries are seeking a complete ban on the pesticide , which is responsible for the deaths of more than two million birds a year , including bald eagles who feed on smaller dead birds which have been poisoned . |
| 24 | Evidence from any supporters of the proposals would be heard next , followed by evidence from objectors local authorities , public bodies , conservation and other organisations , local residents ' groups and individuals . |
| 25 | The proposed expansion of the zoning scheme , which has been on trial in three city-centre wards since 1990 , has already won the clear support of the police , residents ' groups and the hospitals , which have become increasingly concerned about late-night disturbances and violence . |
| 26 | Clause 5 reminds the haulage firm that apart from Overdrive 's obligations contained in Clause 3 , the haulier must take full responsibility for ensuring that the driver is made aware of such vital matters as drivers ' hours and records , maintenance and safety of vehicles . |
| 27 | The applicant must meet clearly defined criteria relating to general fitness , good repute , maintenance arrangements , drivers ' hours and overloading , suitability of the operating centre , financial resources and professional competence . |
| 28 | Speeding , drivers ' hours and records offences , overloading , keeping an unroadworthy vehicle , forgery , unlawfully using a vehicle , even contravention of parking restrictions and prohibitions , all count against a haulier seeking an 0 licence , and this is not an exhaustive list . |
| 29 | In deciding to take no action against the licence , Mr Peter said that he bore in mind that it was due to be renewed shortly when he would want a report on the company 's arrangements in regard to drivers ' hours and records . |
| 30 | The mortuary was a one-slab affair , intended , I think , for coroners ' cases and situated in the large council car-park next to the public conveniences . |