Example sentences of "number of [noun] [adv] [subord] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Since the important variable in population size is always the number of females rather than the number of males ( because one male can impregnate a large number of females but any female can only manage one pregnancy at a time ) , selective forces determine that the daytime gelada social structure is one in which a single dominant male forages with an attendant group of females and young . |
| 2 | While Simon and Andy were keen to offer a quality service in a limited number of areas essentially as the profession was 20 years ago — Amanda and Roger wanted to opt for a slightly broader service . |
| 3 | It 's been like this over a number of issues ever since the children were small , but it 's got worse since they 've been teenagers . |
| 4 | Whilst this will allow a degree of variation in applying the Partial Indemnity Clause , nevertheless it is the intention that the Clause should apply in respect of a ) risks underwritten at non-schedule rates , or b ) if at schedule rates solely on account of experience or c ) where the main features of the risk is the number of vehicles rather than the related experience . |
| 5 | Budgets in the public sector should serve a number of purposes rather than the single and rather narrow concept of compliance . |
| 6 | In the case of a contested offer , suspension is impracticable and disclosure to a restricted number of sub-underwriters immediately before the announcement is permitted provided they are warned of the confidential nature of the information . |
| 7 | A number of dances later when the two of them were quite relaxed and thoroughly enjoying themselves , Nevil said , ‘ Why do n't we take a breather ? |
| 8 | In that case , the ship would want to be a large number of miles away before the mine was activated . |
| 9 | Bad distribution , transport and catching methods led to massive numbers of deaths even before the fish reached retailers ' tanks . |