Example sentences of "of [pron] [noun] at the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I did most of my research at the Public Records Office . |
| 2 | I was terrified out of my wits at the very idea . |
| 3 | In 1851 Hoopers of Eastington were noted for the fine display of their products at the great Exhibition . |
| 4 | Once again hardware and software developers will be testing the portability and interoperability of their technologies at the eighth Connectathon event which SunSoft Inc is staging at between July 22–30 at the San Jose Convention centre in California . |
| 5 | The entire white watch crew at Wallasey fire station received a prestigious award in recognition of their bravery at the triple rescue . |
| 6 | Detectives spoke of their disgust at the brutal attack . |
| 7 | Customers of Tamworth can now dispose of their rubbish at the same time as doing their shopping , as there are now recycling facilities in the car park . |
| 8 | The Scotsman has learned that the National Art Collections Fund has stripped the university of a purchase grant worth several thousand pounds because of its disquiet at the proposed sale . |
| 9 | In January 1983 , the water content of reservoirs in South Africa had fallen to 50 per cent of its level at the same time last year , and the 1982 maize crop was 40 per cent lower than the record of 40 million tonnes harvested in 1981 . |
| 10 | Within months , Scargill 's warnings of substantial pit closures were transformed into reality : the NUM was unable to resist — with most of its members at the affected pits rapidly opting for the generous redundancy terms — and with the privatization of the electricity-generating industry at the end of the 1980s the ability of many British mines to compete was in question ; closures were instituted even in the more productive fields . |
| 11 | Now the public may enjoy its stately grandeur and the magnificent flowering trees of its parkland at the same time , perhaps , pondering upon the enterprise and ethics with which the magnificent property was founded . |
| 12 | However , the NCOAP directed the greater part of its invective at the moral issue , rather than at the prior financial one . |
| 13 | The Society for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge asked him to report on the work of its schools at the same time . |
| 14 | The Society for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge asked him to report on the work of its schools at the same time . |
| 15 | Perhaps , as the attacker 's jaws open wide to grab the small , furry shape , the potto acts like a jerking hedgehog and thrusts the back of its neck at the biting mouth . |
| 16 | It was obvious that oceanic crust must be continually destroyed somewhere at a rate comparable with that of its creation at the oceanic ridges in order to maintain a balance . |
| 17 | It is unlikely a team will get all the details of its programme at the same time as the call to the work . |
| 18 | Rule 2 permits a litigant to apply to the court in an action against a firm for an order that full disclosure be made as to the identity and residence of its partners at the relevant time . |
| 19 | His eyes roved mockingly over the tanned curve of her breasts at the unbuttoned neckline of the dress as he spoke , and she shivered despairingly . |
| 20 | Blanche found the gesture patronising , symbolising the way she was treated by many of her superiors at the Metropolitan Police or creatures from the male world of spies . |
| 21 | Helynsar ran well in the later stages of her race at the last meeting when Treat Me Good scored and she may be worth following against a moderate lot in the Moira Novices Chase . |
| 22 | Away from the defence debate Dr Mowlam also yesterday spoke of her despair at the growing homeless problem in her constituency . |
| 23 | Curbishley won the senior women 's race in an encouraging 63.7 seconds , even though she tore a ligament at the side of her knee at the halfway mark . |
| 24 | She told another foreign reporter that she had spent most of her time at the General Staff learning English . |
| 25 | As his fingers casually brushed her neck Laura froze , her nails biting into the palms of her hands at the sudden , shuddering quiver that zigzagged like lightning through her tired body . |
| 26 | The Welsh Office remains wet ; the Scottish Office damp ; and Douglas Hurd has the team of his choice at the Foreign Office . |
| 27 | While Ambrose earns wickets for his colleagues merely by dint of his presence at the other end , one timely intrusion at Chelmsford dispelled any notions of sloth . |
| 28 | He saw one of his friends at the other end of the road . |
| 29 | ‘ I had heard about Smailovic and his Sarajevan Opera String Quartet some time ago and had the idea of offering him support by writing a piece and joining him in one of his concerts at the front line . ’ |
| 30 | Indeed you can visit the house where he was born , see one of his plays at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre , or a contemporary performance at the Swan Theatre , see an exhibition of his life and times at the Shakespeare Centre and visit the picturesque home of his wife , Anne Hathaway . |