Example sentences of "[be] in the [noun sg] of [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | WE 'RE IN THE SUPER-LEAGUE OF NATIONS . |
| 2 | But perhaps the most exiting development has been in the sophistication of techniques used to create novel hybrid cells from two or more different cell types . |
| 3 | ( 5 ) The general topics it is proposed to discuss with you are : ( a ) the existence and whereabouts of certain accountancy books and records believed to contain information material to the case ; ( b ) the existence and whereabouts of assets which should have been in the possession of companies under your control and now can not be traced ; ( c ) the extent of your control and interest in various Canadian companies and trusts and the extent and nature of your dealings with these entities ; ( d ) details of personal bank accounts and assets currently held and how current liabilities are being met. |
| 4 | You 've been in the centre of things . |
| 5 | The most evident contributions of observational sociology have been in the study of effects . |
| 6 | Given his military background , such a task should have been in the nature of coals to Newcastle , but in the event he was scrutinising his reflection in the mirror above the fireplace . |
| 7 | A lot of Verity Lambert 's involvement at ABC TV had been in the realm of scripts , hence in their early days together she and David Whitaker worked very closely in the selecting of Doctor Who stories and the nature of their content . |
| 8 | He stressed that Columbus had brought the " precious seed of faith " to the Americas , which he characterized as one of " the greatest events in history " , and that the Church had also been in the forefront of efforts to curb the abuses of the colonists . |
| 9 | As with sign language research , Scandinavia and the USA have been in the forefront of developments , though each draws on different traditions , the first for the recognition of language difference needs , the second for the equalisation of society and integration of minority groups . |
| 10 | They had been in the forefront of developments since the late 1940s , progressing far beyond what other states , for varying reasons , were prepared to accept . |
| 11 | The Town and Country Planning Association has been in the forefront of plans to promote a change in government policy on the North-South Divide . |
| 12 | Those proposals are now being developed and the United Kingdom has been in the forefront of police co-operation in Europe to combat the growing evil of international crime . |
| 13 | The implications of family life and upbringing in the sexual development of the individual have been in the forefront of considerations throughout this book . |
| 14 | Black artists , photographers , film makers and cultural critics have been in the forefront of demands and attempts to break the bounds of an aesthetic of ‘ positive images ’ . |
| 15 | British Gas welcomes the opportunity to play its part and our contribution has frequently been in the form of resources . |
| 16 | Much of our assistance has been in the form of contributions through the multilateral institutions the European community programmes , the European bank of reconstruction and developing , the world bank . |
| 17 | We seem to be unaware of our true essence , unable to express that essence authentically , and therefore unable to embody who we really are in the sight of others . |
| 18 | If any are in the category of persons provided for in Section D of Department 's 279 of March 31 they should not be repatriated to the Soviet Union unless they affirmatively claim Soviet citizenship " [ this referred to Balts and Poles ] . |
| 19 | While Deutsche Bundespost Telekom views its joint venture with France Telecom , Eunetcom , as the ‘ foundation for our world activity , we think it is necessary to have a partner from the US and from the Pacific Basin , ’ said Dieter Gallist , a member of the board of management for Telekom at the Networked Economy Conference in Paris : ‘ We are in the middle of discussions so I wo n't say any more , however , ’ he added ; Gallist added later that Bundespost Telekom is also ‘ looking strongly in the direction of software alliances . ’ |
| 20 | SOCCER : Harwich and Parkeston manager Martin Head is currently thinking over his future with the Jewson League club , which suggests he will have left by the start of next season.Head says , ‘ Both the club and myself are looking to next season and we are in the middle of talks . |
| 21 | As for any impending agreement with Mitsubishi , she said , ‘ We are in the middle of negotiations , but nothing has been concluded yet . ’ |
| 22 | In speech development , for example , it is important that they are in the company of children with normal speech when their speech patterns develop — generally around the age of five . |
| 23 | Benjamin sat on the side of his bed shaking his head ‘ You could use your wits , ’ he replied sharply , ‘ and keep a close mouth when you are in the presence of princes . |
| 24 | His response is to try to see clearly what we are in the scale of things : |
| 25 | Reading an article in a trade journal reminded me of how far behind we are in the use of fluids in this country , by embalmers whose end product never varies and , therefore , their cases look the same and last the same , and funnily enough the noses and around the mouths grey off — the eternal question again ! |
| 26 | Details of some of the programme are in the Calendar of Events . |
| 27 | The lures of sex , relaxation , all the things that distract you from your high heroic task , are in the form of nymphs with Latin names . |
| 28 | The story goes that the ends of the bugle strings on the badge are in the form of thistles in remembrance of the regiment 's association with the Highlanders in battle . |
| 29 | Non-commercial clients , say charities , and large associations , may also have marketing staff for their " products " , which are in the form of services or benefits . |
| 30 | Most of the measures aimed at competing in the single market are in the form of directives . |