Example sentences of "[n mass] [noun sg] of [noun] over [art] " in BNC.
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1 | This year 's profits will be used to help fund a record £1.5billion programme of investment over the next five years to cope with what is described as ‘ a phenomenal ’ growth in mail . |
2 | Scientist Tom Clarkson said that there was a 50-60 percent loss of ozone over the Antarctic during the southern spring ( from September to November ) . |
3 | Study in Midlothian had shown a 33% loss , East Lothian a 23% loss and Bedfordshire in England had shown a remarkable 82% loss of ponds over the last century . |
4 | His assistant dangled a 250′ length of wire over the edge of the cliff and heard a message sent by Marconi from a house near Bournemouth Pier . |
5 | According to new figures from the Central Statistical Office , consumers increased their debts by £13m in February having paid off £505m worth of debt over the previous six months . |
6 | ‘ We could find people who wanted £3m worth of business over a few years , but failed to get any quick profit deals . |
7 | If you have only a 25mm or 50mm thickness in your loft , it is well worth adding a new 100mm layer of insulation over the top . |