Example sentences of "their [noun] [prep] [adv] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For although the two stood with their heads for once on a level pegging , the size of their shadows differed to no small degree . |
| 2 | The Owens have been told by surveyors that the road works could devalue their home by up to a hundred and fifty thousand pounds , and they think the department of Transport should listen to their arguments . |
| 3 | The proprietors of Elmfield House , Jim and Edith Lillie , were initially a little apprehensive about opening their much restored and much-cared for home to the public — but they soon came to appreciate the friendship and interest given to them by their visitors from all over the world . |
| 4 | National newspapers cull their stories from all over the country — often , indeed , from all over the world . |
| 5 | To meet the growing demand for bigger and better bangs they import their fireworks from all over the world . |
| 6 | Undertakers would give the poor no credit and , whilst efforts were being made to raise cash , corpses remained on their deathbeds for up to a fortnight . |
| 7 | Those who smoke could be cutting their fertility by up to a third . |
| 8 | They 'll be forcing their way in here in a few minutes . |
| 9 | Farmers may have to reduce their herds by up to a quarter if they want to save the country 's forest , the group says . |
| 10 | Some plants harbour their scent until late in the day , when it is released in abundance . |