Example sentences of "[prep] [v-ing] [adv] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Here the problem for the Labour leadership is even more difficult for there is no constitutional issue about building up a separate organization within the party . |
| 2 | One social worker wrote : ‘ [ The ] young person enjoyed completing [ the ] questionnaire and it was a very useful tool for bringing up a whole range of issues from the very practical ( needing to arrange visits to the dentist/optician ) to the very complex and emotional . ’ |
| 3 | The prime reason for bringing in a new constitution in 1937 was the return to dominance of the republican grouping , the side which had lost the civil war , and which had retained the intention of establishing a republic . |
| 4 | A DRINK-DRIVER was jailed for just four months yesterday for mowing down a nine-year-old girl . |
| 5 | Mr Cohen said there was ‘ great scope for building up a British-based group hand tools business over the next few years . ’ |
| 6 | Although there are few certainties in the headhunting business , those firms which survived the 1970s are largely still in existence , and will probably continue to prosper , through building up a loyal client base . |
| 7 | They note that Microsoft is already talking about bringing out a similar product of its own , a typical Microsoft tactic , and will probably create a good deal of fear , uncertainty and doubt over WABI 's technical prowess and whether it will be able to keep up with Microsoft 's innovations . |
| 8 | There was also renewed discussion , however , about bringing in a foreign coach , preferably from New Zealand , to work alongside Gradin to prepare the team for matches against Spain in Buenos Aires at the end of September and the Pumas tour to Spain , France and Romania starting mid-October . |
| 9 | She caused an international fuss and was banned from Monte Carlo by Prince Rainier for tearing up a tiny paper flag of Monaco in pique at a banquet . |
| 10 | The frosts and lack of plant growth will serve to make molehills stand out more , and as moles thrive in light soils , their mounds are a good source of clean local earth for potting up a floral arrangement or a small tree . |
| 11 | These nine examples drawn from a vast literature illustrate many of the key issues of innovation : the importance of observant people , the value of experience , the linking of different technologies to turn failure into success , the need for perseverance , the contribution of group problem solving techniques , the potential for opening up a wide range of opportunities and for changing , even destroying , existing organizational and market structures . |
| 12 | If you are not convinced by this , think about walking around a foreign airport , where you do n't speak the language . |
| 13 | You will be able to choose from traditional , elegant , white decor doors , which are popular for bedrooms , or silver mirror doors , which are great for brightening up a dingy hallway or adding light to a small , dark room . |
| 14 | England conceded two goals in the last quarter of an hour after building up a 3–1 lead . |
| 15 | The only disappointment was that after opening up a 50-point lead at the beginning of August , they failed to win any of the next four matches . |
| 16 | Britain 's Paul Curran escaped as the race entered Liverpool but after opening up a 10-second gap , he was caught by Illingworth , Australia 's Patrick Jonker and Denmark 's Kim Marcussen as they entered the circuit with 11 miles to go . |
| 17 | A YOUNG DRIVER sped off after knocking down a 49-year-old mother and her 25-year-old daughter at Arnold , Notts . |
| 18 | After he was pulled out of the tour following a four-match ban and then seeing Wakefield 's Michael Jackson make the trip after picking up a similar suspension , Goulding probably feels there 's a vendetta against him . |
| 19 | YOUNG riding sensation Adrian Maguire will miss Cheltenham 's prestige Mackeson Gold Cup meeting after picking up a four-day whip ban at Wincanton yesterday . |
| 20 | Edinburgh Southern 's Elliot Bunney was less happy with his form in the 60m , finishing fifth and third Briton ( behind Jason John , 6.73sec , and Jason Fergus , 6.79 ) , in 6.83 after picking up a false start . |
| 21 | The rock-hard defender had expected to be kicking his heels at the start of next season after picking up a lengthy suspension a month ago . |
| 22 | A HOTEL owner is celebrating after picking up a top award . |
| 23 | A HOUSING committee chairman said his council was ‘ greedy for awards ’ after picking up a top prize yesterday . |
| 24 | In the other semi-final , Marine , of the HFS Loans League , will be confident of reaching Wembley after pulling back a 2–0 deficit at Witton Albion . |
| 25 | Taylor was surprised that Robson forced his way back into the side this season , after having only a disappointing performance against the Irish when he made his previous comeback in March . |
| 26 | After starting out a special interest magazine , Skin 2 now looks like a mainstream style mag ( sometimes you feel it ca n't be long before S&M will make it into M&S ) . |
| 27 | We often reached our overdraft limit because of a sticky cashflow — and after taking on a large mortgage to pay for a new factory we could n't raise any further borrowing for the second production line we needed much sooner than expected . |
| 28 | After handing over a new Glenmore design requested b a consumer , Eddie discussed other sales enquiries and the latest news from Harrogate , the main carpet exhibition of the year , which had just finished . |
| 29 | When you 're bottom , a point never goes amiss — but United will be kicking themselves for not taking all 3 in London last night , after throwing away a 2 goal lead . |
| 30 | Their 14 riders include two previous winners , Norman Dello Joio ( 1983 ) , and Leslie Lenehan , who scored in 1986 after throwing away a winning chance 12 months earlier . |