Example sentences of "[vb base] [verb] [conj] [art] [noun sg] is " in BNC.
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| 1 | One of the most important changes I expect to see after the revolution is in the situation of children . |
| 2 | If we want to indicate that the man is not going to ride a specific horse but any horse or horses in general , then we can move yarraman into the dative case which is marked by the suffix ku . |
| 3 | That work will be completed as soon as possible , not least because , as it is a private-sector , commercially orientated project , its proponents want to ensure that the momentum is sustained — and we will assist them in that . |
| 4 | The denial of prejudice is strategic , but ‘ we thereby want to convey that the move is strategical only relative to the goal of ‘ making a good impression ’ , rather than to the goal of being ‘ sincere and honest ’ ( p. 127 ) . |
| 5 | Essentially , we want to say that a sentence is an abstract theoretical entity defined within a theory of grammar , while an utterance is the issuance of a sentence , a sentence-analogue , or sentence-fragment , in an actual context . |
| 6 | These visitations , which might be formal or informal , seek to establish whether the school is following a programme appropriate to the needs , ages and abilities of the pupils who attend it . |
| 7 | They further suggest that the form is suitable where the contract period is not more than twelve months and the value of the work is not more than £250,000 at 1984 prices . |
| 8 | ( a ) Child at risk Under s47 a local authority must investigate the circumstances of any child who lives or is found in its area : ( i ) if informed that the child is the subject of an emergency protection order or is in police protection ; or ( ii ) it has reasonable cause to suspect that the child is suffering , or is likely to suffer , significant harm ( s47(1) ) . |
| 9 | Although the police do not need to be certain that a person has heard or seen what is going on before they can call for quiet under the Act ( since it is sufficient that they have reasonable cause to believe that an offence is being committed ) , they would afterwards have to conduct house to house enquiries before they could truthfully say that the conduct was actually heard or seen by a bystander . |
| 10 | Even at 10 mls the anti-surge plunger ensures that the liquid is drawn smoothly into the tip without vortexing . |
| 11 | Remove edging when the mortar is dry . |
| 12 | Suffice to say that the opportunity is always there if I want it . |
| 13 | Finish turfing before the month is out , if possible . |
| 14 | But as they analyse what he has said to different people , they begin to see that the question is not really pertinent . |
| 15 | The second study will look at how national demand patterns for energy- intensive goods vary depending whether the country is poor or rich . |
| 16 | Divers may hear a motorboat apparently bearing down on them and then surface to find that the boat is actually a considerable distance away . |
| 17 | Does not the divine drama seem to suggest that the Devil is calling the tune ? |
| 18 | Its buds never seem to burst until the summer is truly about to arrive . |
| 19 | Ant plants are not necessarily found in nutrient-poor sites and many so-called ant-plant species sometimes have ants in them but sometimes do not , e.g. species of Aphanamixis and Chisocheton ( Meliaceae ) and many examples seem to show that the presence is due to ‘ casual ’ entrance through wounds suffered by the trees through damage by other animals or tree falls and so on . |
| 20 | They begin to feel that the job is there so that they can earn a living , rather than that they are doing the job itself ! |
| 21 | ‘ It is my judgment and constant practice ’ , writes Baxter , ‘ to make those that I teach understand that the Gospel is glad tidings of great joy , and that holiness lies especially in delighting in God , his word , and works and in his joyful praise , and hopes of glory . ’ |
| 22 | Stack claim that the gun is balanced for colour as well as brightness of the image but all the games seemed to play with the same degree of accuracy even with a black&white image . |
| 23 | ‘ We like to think that the programme is n't in competition with Barry Norman , but we do want to give him a run for his money . ’ |
| 24 | These ingredients continue to work after the toothpaste is rinsed away , as they are able to cling to the teeth and gums and remain in the saliva for some time . |
| 25 | Half whip the cream , stir in the coffee essence and continue whisking until the cream is stiff . |
| 26 | If , on the other hand , gases continue to escape while the lava is being erupted , bubbles will go on growing in the lava , and these will be preserved in the rock when it cools . |
| 27 | Continue to beat until the mixture is fluffy . |
| 28 | Continue beating until the mixture is very thick , glossy and stands in stiff peaks . |
| 29 | In this instance it is very important for him to look at the monitor while talking and try to pretend that the interviewer is in the room with him . |
| 30 | When we go to see if the bathroom is free , a young guy I ai n't seen before starts talking in the corridor . |