Example sentences of "[vb infin] accord to [noun] " in BNC.

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1 On the other hand , we do not mean to deny that such intelligence may act according to law ( that is to say on a preconceived and definite plan ) .
2 One would predict according to Mandler and Johnson ( 1977 ) that it is the temporal order which would be altered most .
3 John Standish , a royal chaplain , concluded his Assize sermon at Hertford in March 1683 by imploring his auditors to " Govern according to Law ; and make it your care , that our wholesome Laws be vigorously and impartially executed " .
4 Peter , who was in office , was accepted and confirmed as prefect , but on condition that he would govern according to Innocent 's orders .
5 This would certainly have been within the power of an omnipotent being , but if he had started it off in such an incomprehensible way , why did he choose to let it evolve according to laws that we could understand ?
6 Days will lengthen according to plan
7 It may , in fact , be better to organise it for the day after you move , because being certain that everything will run according to plan on the day of the move is almost impossible , so it is better to do without your cooker overnight and schedule this for the next morning when you know you are definitely going to be there .
8 Obviously this did not happen according to plan .
9 But , from the start , the event did not go according to plan .
10 Even though things do not go according to plan , Elmer 's idea offers lots of amusing possibilities .
11 One expedition , however , did not go according to plan .
12 This operation is another example of how things do not always go according to plan , but with a little luck and a lot of hard work a successful conclusion can be reached .
13 ‘ Now the birth begins , ’ said Mr White Face , as his wife lifted one leg , ‘ and you will find all will go according to plan .
14 However , we managed between us to make sure things did n't go according to plan — or to script . ’
15 The international community can not afford to be complacent , assuming that if the United Nations peacekeeping force is there that everything will go according to plan .
16 Did all go according to plan ? ’
17 But as Ken Goodwin reports , his scheme to destroy the evidence did n't go according to plan .
18 Things did not go according to Mr Takeshita 's plan .
19 As the triggers that motivate us may change according to circumstance , the ability to listen to your inner voice and let it direct you is a useful one .
20 Likewise you might find that switching and mixing will change according to status of the languages .
21 Rigid plastic grid ( may change according to model )
22 If you do n't have an HSS Shop on your doorstep , simply phone through your order and HSS will arrange a delivery ( charges will vary according to distance ) .
23 In fact , the texture of the seaweed does vary according to humidity of the air .
24 The specific nature of such groups will vary according to circumstances .
25 The sort of questions you might ask will vary according to circumstance , such as : before you join the scheme , if you are thinking of changing jobs , if you are hoping to retire early and so on .
26 Although textures do vary according to manufacture , Rough papers are the most heavily textured .
27 This is particularly true of speech , whereby the pitch , volume and tempo of an utterance can vary according to meaning .
28 This will vary according to age , so use the formula 220 — ( age + 25 )
29 The possibilities for an active social life for those living alone will obviously vary according to age , health , personality and mobility .
30 This is something that you will have discussed with the minister when you arranged the wedding and may vary according to religion and/or ceremonies decided upon .
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