Example sentences of "measure that [modal v] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They oppose the one measure that would command strong popular support — the return of the death penalty — so arrange among themselves to raise the subject as seldom as possible . |
| 2 | This is a measure that will cause real and conspicuous hardship , and the Government should occupy the year before its implementation in drawing up proper measures to soften its impact on vulnerable groups , not all of whom will be covered by upgrading of benefits . |
| 3 | At least have the honesty to admit it and not to vote for an a management initiative that says we 're gon na become an enabling authority and then it subsequently to deny every single measure that will allow that to happen . |
| 4 | He was at all times happy , said his lordship , to give his assent to any measure that could relieve the unfortunate debtor without giving an opportunity to the adulterer , the swindler etc. to take advantage of the same law — . |
| 5 | Indeed , if they were to announce their decision to desist , it would be an important confidence-building measure that could lead to others — for example , the suspension of the Arab boycott . |
| 6 | The problem for Mr Lamont is that he has to attempt to control the public spending deficit but at the same time not take any measures that might stall a sluggish recovery . |
| 7 | I have to warn the Chancellor that there is a widespread belief that he is not at all likely to take the measures that might prove necessary if intervention is insufficient to stem severe downward pressure on sterling in the coming months . |
| 8 | Strangely , this section does not mention modification of childbearing patterns among the measures that may serve this goal , while expressly stating that : " Sustained reductions in fertility have generally been preceded by reductions in mortality . |
| 9 | All we can do here is to draw attention to the existing divorce , and to suggest measures that may lead to reunion . |
| 10 | More specifically , what should be the specific outcome measures that are selected and to what extent should they represent ‘ final ’ outcomes or more intermediate measures that may signify process ? |
| 11 | I note that the hon. Gentleman wishes to introduce measures that would cost jobs in Britain . |
| 12 | At the summit meeting last month between Bill Clinton and Japan 's prime minister , Kiichi Miyazawa , America insisted that Japan should come up with specific measures that would enable it to meet new import targets . |
| 13 | The plea was made at an Institute of Petroleum conference in London by Alfred DeCrane , chairman of Texaco , who warned of the danger of rushing through measures that would lead to a new set of problems . |
| 14 | Whilst recognising the need to introduce measures that would make Colleges more self-supporting , it was considered unrealistic to expect such measures to be effective immediately . |
| 15 | Unfortunately I ca n't imagine any chairman introducing measures that would make it harder for him to flog of a few prised assets in order to raise some hard cash . |
| 16 | AIBS urges the Home Secretary to relax the tough measures that would have been introduced had the Bill not been dropped . |
| 17 | He knows that we can not reduce the VAT rate as a solution , but he also knows that we can take measures that would have a similar effect in helping the industry . |
| 18 | IBM Japan said it will not consider measures that would force employees out despite its economic woes because of customary lifelong employment in Japan . |
| 19 | I believe in taking action on fact and not fantasy , but I think it was Lord Zuckerman who was the scientific advisor to the government , who said that government has never taken preventive measures that would prove to be unjustified , and if you always wait to the last moment before being convinced to do anything , that 's often a moment too late . |
| 20 | But in a report for EC leaders at Friday 's summit in Strasbourg , the commission said only 14 of 86 measures that should have come into force by mid-November had been fully implemented by all 12 . |
| 21 | But in a report for EC leaders at Friday 's summit in Strasbourg , the commission said only 14 of 86 measures that should have come into force by mid-November had been fully implemented by all 12 . |
| 22 | Significantly , the Education Reform Bill contains two measures that will curtail local authority powers still further . |
| 23 | The paper suggests a variety of measures that will ensure that food is kept , distributed and sold in hygienic conditions . |
| 24 | Those are the only measures that will get people into work and keep them in work , which is the only proper policy to follow . |
| 25 | This confluence simplifies the task of social policy , inasmuch as measures that will alleviate many health problems of young children will also have a salutary effect upon mothers . |
| 26 | Where a data user breaches one of the principles , the Registrar can issue an ‘ enforcement notice ’ , specifying the nature of the breach and outlining the measures that will need to be taken in order to correct the breach . |
| 27 | That is why he gave the City prior notice of measures that will come into effect in April , 1994 . |
| 28 | Some of the measures that will come before us will have international or national significance and others will have regional or local significance . |
| 29 | Therefore , employers are now required to apply a risk assessment score to specific situations , and also to implement measures that will address the identified risks . |
| 30 | ‘ We are way behind in taking the necessary measures that will help to prevent this kind of tragedy happening again . |