Example sentences of "[prep] [be] [adj] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The prospects for management buy-outs are really very bleak , the reason for that is that the franchises which we 're hearing about are likely to be very short , the franchisee will own no assets , no land , no rolling stock , nothing with which to go to the bank as security for loan . |
| 2 | Erosion of the granites gives rise to a barren , rolling landscape such as is seen in the Uig Hills of western Lewis , and steep , inaccessible sea cliffs such as are present in western Harris . |
| 3 | If the Society shall at any time convert the Garden into buildings for habitations or to any other uses , save such as are necessary for a physic Garden , for the culture , planting and preserving of trees , plants and flowers , and such like purposes , then it shall be lawful for Sir Hans Sloane , his heirs and assigns to enter upon the premises and to hold the same for the use and benefit and in trust for the said president , Council and Fellows of the Royal Society , subject to the same rent and to the delivery of specimens of plants . |
| 4 | In controversial matters such as are involved in industrial relations there is room for differences of opinion as to what is expedient , what is just and what is morally justifiable . |
| 5 | Pavements possessing various arrangements of interlaced squares , however , do show general similarities of motif , and share particular structural characteristics , such as are indicative of a substantial relationship . |
| 6 | To cite but a few examples , he notes that a ‘ refreshing drink for such as are ill of fevers ’ was whey in which was boiled violets ( Viola riviniana ) , , ‘ field bowl ’ . |
| 7 | So the ones we are looking for are all in deep water . |
| 8 | The men they 're looking for are those with skills saleable on the black economy — plumbers , mechanics , electricians , etc . |
| 9 | Careful management of such clumps can result in the production of high-quality timber while the areas in between are available for the natural regeneration of trees , shrubs and ground flora . |
| 10 | The same parodic tactics used in Between are evident in this novel , but transposed onto the self-reflexive plane of metafiction they become magnified , hence more overt . |
| 11 | Losing at home four two to Swindon , their arch rivals after being two in front , but I 'd just like to make one point clear ; do n't blame manager Brian Horton because all of Oxford 's matches that they 've lost this season has been through their own fault : lack of character out there on the pitch , there 's nothing Brian can do sat on the bench . |
| 12 | THIS five-year-old mare will go hurdling after being unbeaten in two bumpers last season . |
| 13 | After being involved with The Hitman , a show that celebrates its own lightweight tackiness , establishing her credibility as an artist could be a problem . |
| 14 | £560 if you were hospitalised for a week after being involved in an accident as the NatWest Hospital Income Plan would pay you DOUBLE the normal rate for hospitalisation . |
| 15 | Nick Pollard died from head injuries after being involved in a scuffle in the centre of Newent . |
| 16 | A YOUNGSTER broke his leg and suffered cuts to his face after being involved in a car crash at the weekend . |
| 17 | KOO Stark , a former girlfriend of the Duke of York , was being kept in hospital last night after being involved in a road accident in London . |
| 18 | Mrs Mainwaring 's 18-year-old son died after being involved in a road accident yards from the Halton Hospital gates . |
| 19 | The Oval 1980 saw one of the more remarkable Test scorecards — after being 92 for 9 when Bob Willis joined Peter Willey , the innings was declared on 209 when Willey reached his maiden Test century . |
| 20 | Dessie Farrell , one of the few Dublin players to emerge from last with his reputation intact , is back in the side today after being absent for two months through injury . |
| 21 | West Indian pace bowler Ken McLeod has signed up for a second stint at Synthonia after being absent from the league for three years . |
| 22 | New signing Mark Bright returns to the attack after being ineligible for the Spora tie . |
| 23 | Some minerals seem to survive more or less unaltered even after being subject to prolonged weathering , whereas others decompose very rapidly . |
| 24 | NEIL RUDDOCK leads out Spurs at champions Leeds tonight and will not be fined after being sent-off against Crystal Palace on Saturday . |
| 25 | AFTER being ill-served for many years by the investment industry , the small investor at last has a choice of funds which follow share indices . |
| 26 | However , Schillaci , Italy 's sensation of the 1990 World Cup missed a penalty two minutes from time , after being foul by goalkeeper Giovanni Galli . |
| 27 | Lyons flies out to Brunei this week to take charge of the national team less than six months after being surplus to requirements at Huddersfield Town . |
| 28 | Meanwhile , Scarborough have sacked groundsman John Carter after being unhappy with the state of the McCain Stadium pitch . |
| 29 | The race has been won in the past two years by a Gold Cup winner-The Thinker 12 months ago after being successful at Cheltenham the previous season , while the 1985 Gold Cup hero Forgive ‘ N ’ Forget won here in 1987 . |
| 30 | The race has been won in the past two years by a Gold Cup winner-The Thinker 12 months ago after being successful at Cheltenham the previous season , while the 1985 Gold Cup hero Forgive ‘ N ’ Forget won here in 1987 . |