Example sentences of "[prep] [noun pl] [coord] [pers pn] is [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | New research has shown that UVA causes severe ageing changes in the skin of mice and it is virtually certain that humans get degenerative changes , too , and perhaps acceleration of skin cancers . |
| 2 | It may be that the oleoresins of the dipterocarps have an effect on the bacteria of the fore-stomach of colobines and it is now necessary to study the interaction of these bacteria with fibre and the wide range of tannins , some of which shield protein from degradation in the fore-stomach , or denature them so as to enhance proteolysis . |
| 3 | He is horrified by the contemptuous way in which fat Establishment cats speak of workers and it is particularly unfortunate that his enthusiastic support for co-operatives should have foundered because he backed dodgy horses . |
| 4 | The proposition put forward by this view is that technology shapes the problems , demands and forms of organisation of workers and it is precisely the levels of technology that vary so much between the modern , dynamic , industrial sector and traditional areas . |
| 5 | A single fallen leaf can smother a wide area of seedlings and it is perhaps no surprise then to learn that it has such a large seed , which could not only penetrate this mass but have enough stores to supply a seedling as it grew up through it . |
| 6 | A management company is particularly common where there is a large block of flats but it is now increasingly common in smaller developments , such as converted Victorian houses . |
| 7 | The standard condition ( Condition 4 ) deals with time limits for the raising of requisitions and it is now becoming increasingly common practice to mix in requisitions with any additional enquiries under the vague heading of " Observations " . |
| 8 | For centuries the practice of philosophy has been overwhelmingly the prerogative of men but it is only recently that feminist analysis has made it possible to see the distorting effect of this historical fact . |
| 9 | One sniff of drugs and he is there . |
| 10 | Judge Donald Herrod added : ‘ This is a very dramatic turn of events and it is right that this prosecution should not continue . ’ |
| 11 | This type of geomorphology , which has subsequently attracted both great support and disenchantment , has been the subject of at least two groups of interpretations and it is perhaps the lack of equal familiarity with the achievements of both groups that may account for the differing viewpoints some of which are listed in Table 4.1 . |
| 12 | There is still much to learn about this family of chemicals and it is obviously prudent to reduce the levels wherever practicable to do so . |
| 13 | At the moment the economic climate is against artists and it is very difficult to sell anything ; as a result I 'm probably painting less . |
| 14 | However , this says nothing about coordination between agencies and it is here that one could point to the possible role of networks as well . |
| 15 | That is a trap which people get into with acts and it is very dangerous for both sides . |
| 16 | Murphy 's Law , naturally , decrees that only the important , urgent or totally trivial jobs will get into difficulties and it is here that the bureau can really play its part . |
| 17 | This research influences the way volunteers work with victims but it is also passed on by Victim Support to other organisations that might find it useful : it provides an input into every police training course in Britain , and that has led to a potential new area of work . |
| 18 | Hyenas have always been thought of as scavengers but it is now known that they are also vigorous nocturnal hunters . |
| 19 | This case illustrates the principle of mutuality in contracts and it is also of particular interest with regard to the question of the right of the innocent party to rescind the contract . |
| 20 | Many clownfish species on the other hand also live in pairs but it is relatively easy to acquire a compatible pair . |
| 21 | Addictive disease runs in families and it is therefore tempting to assume that up-bringing and family and social background are the prime cause of addictive disease . |
| 22 | They are the people who can refer clients on to solicitors and it is highly likely that the ‘ Advisory Liaison Service ’ and the proposed liaison officers could have played a significant part in making and fostering those contacts . |
| 23 | It is the kind of system with which experts can quickly get to grips but it is also targeted at non-technical authors , enabling them to quickly edit text , sound and images either to create multimedia presentations or to produce interactive multimedia applications . |
| 24 | This is one of the oldest tricks for children and it is very effective , yet I am surprised at the number of parents who do not know it . |
| 25 | Having completed his course , he found that there were few vacancies for horticulturists and he is once again on the dole . |
| 26 | It is perhaps this dilemma that causes most disagreement among protesters and it is therefore the one most effectively used by the governmental authorities to weaken their position . |
| 27 | ‘ We regularly get complaints about drugs but it is mostly due to publicity from drug raves in the rest of the UK , ’ he said . |
| 28 | Coburn v. Colledge was a case arising from a contract for services and it is well established at common law that the cause of action in such cases accrues when the work is complete . |
| 29 | However , legal advice is not provided solely by lawyers and it is certainly not restricted to those operating within the professional structure described in Chapter 3 . |