Example sentences of "[adj] [conj] [vb -s] [pron] [prep] the " in BNC.

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1 Erm , right that gets us to the er performance analysis , and er graphs .
2 Regular use of a good cream helps keep hands soft and smooth and protects them from the onslaught of cold weather .
3 The landlord collects the charge on the basis of the number of days a person has been resident and passes it to the local authority .
4 So many mixed feelings of guilt and anxiety , love and hate can blur the issue that it may be important to adopt the suggestion of one therapist and discuss all the issues with a wise counsellor , perhaps a minister or some other friend of the family , who knows most of the people concerned but has none of the strong emotional involvement of a family member .
5 In the first of a new series , which considers the properties of various media , MARTIN CHILD examines the brands available and puts them to the test .
6 ‘ We must tread carefully , because my postbag suggests that allegations of rape can arise from previously non-sexual relationships , where the man goes too far and persuades himself in the passion of a moment that ‘ No ’ means ‘ Yes ’ .
7 He folds the paper open and lays it on the desk .
8 What people are frightened of is buying a property , finding the tenant goes bankrupt and leaves them with the running costs . ’
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