Example sentences of "[adv] consist of " in BNC.
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| 1 | British concerns do not of course merely consist of such generalities . |
| 2 | The following are examples of words which contain ( and in some cases , perhaps consist of ) onomatopoeic sequences : hum , buzz , hiss , gong , splash , crack , whip , bump , clank , tinkle , hoot , coo , miaow . |
| 3 | A major difficulty is that the inert gases account for only a small fraction of the volatiles known at the surfaces and in the atmospheres of the three planets , where the volatiles almost entirely consist of CO 2 , H 2 O , N 2 and O 2 , or of compounds derived from them such as carbonates , hydroxy-silicates and nitrates . |
| 4 | These mostly consist of two elements , the second of which is usually an adjective , eg seasick , red hot , highly dangerous . |
| 5 | These mostly consist of two elements , the second of which is usually an adjective , eg seasick , red hot , high dangerous . |
| 6 | The direct muscles ( Fig. 57 ) are typically the epipleural and axillary muscles and generally consist of four pairs : ( a ) the 1st anterior extensor arising usually from the sternal region and attached to the basalar sclerite ( p. 54 ) ; ( b ) the and anterior extensor arising from the rim of the coxa , just in front of its pleural articulation , and similarly inserted into the basalar sclerite ; ( c ) the posterior extensor arising from the rim of the coxa , just behind its pleural articulation , and inserted into the subalar sclerite ; ( a ) the flexor arising from the pleural ridge and inserted into the 3rd axillary sclerite . |
| 7 | Storms generally consist of violent winds usually accompanied by rain , hail or snow . |
| 8 | In contrast , the qualities to look for are rather more difficult to define , and largely consist of a general character and appearance that springs from the individual interpretation of traditional tribal designs . |
| 9 | Miscellaneous assets largely consist of payments owed but not yet received from other banks . |
| 10 | Boots and shoes normally consist of three basic component parts — an upper , a midsole and a sole unit , although there are variations on the theme . |
| 11 | Committees normally consist of 11 M.P.s , their membership reflecting party balance in the House . |
| 12 | Our attempts at modeling physical reality normally consist of two parts : |
| 13 | The vertical fins are marked with yellow and the ventral just consist of a few rays . |
| 14 | These caches usually consist of single prey species , and if the predator does not return for them the resulting bone assemblage should consist of more or less complete skeletons from one or a limited number of species . |
| 15 | These usually consist of ‘ vengeance-magic ’ against the suspected , but unchargeable witch . |
| 16 | These usually consist of large , naturalistic floral garlands or medallions set against an open or sparsely decorated field . |
| 17 | They usually consist of banks of card-index drawers . |
| 18 | They usually consist of a small , leatherbound pocked-book containing page after page of diagrams drawn on gridded paper to show the heights and gradients of hills Edwardian cyclists might have encountered during their travels . |
| 19 | Fights usually consist of three three-minute rounds , with a one-minute break between each round . |
| 20 | Complete icing sets can be bought from many kitchenware and department stores , and usually consist of a piping bag and six of the most commonly used nozzles . |
| 21 | The observations indicate that they probably consist of nearly pure sulphuric acid ( H 2 SO 4 ) . |
| 22 | N.B. It should be noted that in Austria twin beds often consist of two separate mattresses attached to a single frame or headboard and they can not be separated . |
| 23 | There is also some evidence that ‘ projects ’ , whilst aspiring to be interdisciplinary , often consist of subject-orientated segments , usually with a strong bias to one subject . |
| 24 | He knew also that the Icelandic word for ‘ short story ’ is þáttr , ‘ a thread ’ ; sagas often consist of several þættir , strands woven together . |
| 25 | the complexity of corporate structures , which often consist of so many subsidiaries and specialized divisions , within and beyond national boundaries , that unknotting the tangled thread of responsibility becomes difficult , if not impossible , thus making the view that ‘ no one was to blame ’ easy to accept ; |
| 26 | Rubbish tips nowadays often consist of large holes in the ground ( such as disused quarries ) which are being filled in , and which are gigantic versions of the rubbish pits found on archaeological sites . |
| 27 | Most sites do not produce remains that can be readily understood by casual visitors , and they often consist of little more than holes in the ground showing where posts once formed part of a timber building , pits dug for various purposes , or ditches for drainage , boundaries and defence . |
| 28 | Since sentences often consist of more than one clause , they will have several layers of thematic structure . |
| 29 | And a very good way of doing that is obviously to find suitable outlets , and I would suggest that suitable outlets very often consist of local radio , which there is a thirst , on the whole , for good , appropriate items . |
| 30 | Travers , or quarters-in , really consist of bending the horse exactly as he would be in half-pass , but going sideways . |