Example sentences of "[noun pl] [prep] [noun prp] [num] over the " in BNC.

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1 The Count of Hainault , who was ruler of Holland and Zeeland , had grievances against Edward II over the harassment of Dutch shipping and was willing to help Isabella as a reprisal against England .
2 President Ion Iliescu expressed concern to the Ukrainian and Russian Presidents on March 19 over the course of events and protested against the actions of Cossack forces .
3 A general strike was organized in Asturian mines on Dec. 26 over the issue of safety .
4 Three leading trade unionists were convicted on kidnap and assault charges on Oct. 16 over the holding of a security policemen for five hours in a COSATU office in August 1990 [ see p. 37643 ] .
5 His chief importance to Edward was that he was a substantial landowner in Normandy and was at odds with John II over the succession to the counties of Angoulême and Mortain .
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