Example sentences of "[prep] [verb] [conj] the [noun sg] is " in BNC.
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| 1 | It 's an , a small number of , of viruses which constantly shift , and the WHO organisation which monitors flu viruses around the world , is responsible for seeing that the vaccine is made from strains that are in circulation currently , and , and we 've been getting it right for the last ten years , so I , I think there 'll be no problem this year . |
| 2 | Designate yourself or a senior manager in your organisation to be responsible for seeing that the policy is applied reasonably and fairly . |
| 3 | The usual technique for checking that the microphone is set to the correct level after the audience arrives is to call , ‘ Can you all hear me ? ’ |
| 4 | For example , children will characteristically have better control over features of written language such as spelling when the task is easier to perform ( as defined in paragraph 17.24 below ) . |
| 5 | But while it is true that some Tory rebels would oppose any motion proposed by the Prime Minister , it is worth remembering that the vote is still about the Maastricht Treaty . |
| 6 | One is to take for granted that the novel is a mode of communication , and to analyse its formal features as techniques of communication ; the other is to question the assumption that the novel is communication — to ask what is implied by that assumption , and what excluded . |
| 7 | Acceptance of mystery — taking it for granted that the spirit is beyond our total comprehension , that this dimension can not easily be put into words , or expressed adequately in any art form . |
| 8 | It is of course taken for granted that the loading is such that always so that the response is given by equations ( 8.11 ) ( 8.13 ) . |
| 9 | The end result of this case is that the police have a power to enter and search any premises for the purpose of recapturing a person unlawfully at large , provided he or she has reasonable grounds for believing that the person is on those premises ( s. 17(1) ( d ) & ( 2 ) of PACE and that they have the power to use reasonable force in effecting entry and arresting the person sought ( s.117 of PACE ) . |
| 10 | Having lived through the case in considerable detail since the writ was delivered in 1989 , nearly seven years after the audit report in question was signed off , I think I can say that there are some better grounds for believing that the result is good for the profession than are implied in your brief summary . |
| 11 | There are several reasons for believing that the answer is a resounding Yes . |
| 12 | It is best to provide toys which can also serve as chews when the puppy is teething |
| 13 | The task of seeing that the Act is complied with is given to local weights and measures authorities , i. e. local trading standards or consumer protection departments . |
| 14 | It can be important for the purposes of seeing whether the settlor is liable for tax which is not paid by the trustees ( IHTA 1984 , s201 ) . |
| 15 | So make a point of checking if the aid is on or off before talking to someone who wears an aid , and speak slowly and clearly , with your face clearly visible . |
| 16 | Nothing in sex will concern me except the pure physical pleasure ; I shall be incapable of love , of Don Juan 's pride of conquest , even of caring whether the woman is pleased or bored with my company . |
| 17 | Pilots should be encouraged to make an assessment during the final turn of how much airbrake they will need as they start to straighten up for the final approach , instead of waiting until the turn is completed at which point it is already too late . |
| 18 | The lighting in the station approach has long been the subject of complain and the Association is actively pursuing the matter with BR . |
| 19 | It 's not a particularly quick job but the results are very worthwhile , especially if you do a lot of flying when the sun is low on the horizon . |
| 20 | Either , either , either sort of feel that the other is not as busy as they are . |
| 21 | Some people try to use the escape hatch of saying that the problem is a religious one , but it is not , although there are substantial religious overtones . |
| 22 | We therefore , quite understandably , make the error of assuming that the world is essentially a visual one . |
| 23 | Asking questions is one of the most powerful tools at the teacher 's disposal for establishing the nature and extent of a child 's understanding ; providing feedback is a necessary way of registering whether the understanding is correct or complete . |
| 24 | There are likely to be a number of crucial calculations within the next few years that have the possibility of showing that the theory is no good . |
| 25 | We have highlighted the importance of recognising that the Constitution is subject to change in response to political conflicts , and so we have pointed to the need to study the Constitution ( and constitutional theory ) historically , politically and critically , with an eye to the tensions between things as they are and things as it is thought they are and should be . |
| 26 | Acoustically , there is enough zing to brighten up even your darkest hours of noodling and the neck is remarkably choke-free considering the fingerboard 's 7½ inch ‘ vintage ’ radius . |
| 27 | Many have pointed out the absurdity of concluding that the reality is impersonal and purposeless on the basis of a methodology which deliberately and systematically excludes such notions . |
| 28 | Although the promoters are faced with an environmental impact statement compulsion , at the moment there is no way of ensuring that the work is carried out objectively . |
| 29 | The technical problem is that of ensuring that the stimulation is of a duration and intensity to be physiologically realistic . |
| 30 | With the job goes the enormous responsibility of ensuring that the equipment is always on top form . |