Example sentences of "[noun sg] as [noun sg] of [noun pl] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Turgot , for example , though he denounced any form of despotism , was himself very authoritarian in his methods during his brief term as Controller-General of Finances in 1774–76 ; and even Rousseau was opposed only to the despotism of individuals , not of groups or collectivities . |
| 2 | Naturally , the facility required ancillary staffing in all areas , as well as a teacher as Head of Resources with a curriculum development brief . |
| 3 | Major Buckley had a colourful career as manager of Wolves in the 1930s , but it was not until Sir Matt Busby 's brilliant reign at Manchester United that the commanding role of manager after Chapman 's example was firmly taken up outside the bounds of Highbury . |
| 4 | The military played an important role as arbiter of conflicts between the restricted political groups , leading to the era of ‘ pronunciamientos ’ in mid-century . |
| 5 | She could see his decision not to bother to try to explain that Brian hardly knew anybody in Northam Town Hall , and that Brian 's salary as Head of Humanities at an Adult Education College hardly rose to paying his own mortgage , let alone to buying a house for his ageing father . |
| 6 | Israel had sought his release as part of negotiations for the freedom of Western hostages held in Lebanon . |
| 7 | The Ministry of Defence announced today that it will close in 20 months time as part of cutbacks in defence spending . |