Example sentences of "[prep] [adv] [conj] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A powerful Japan could work either for or against South Korea ; so long as the United States exercised a controlling influence over Japan , it would work for rather than against South Korea . |
| 2 | Topics covered range from relatively simple ones , such as the difference between since and for , to complex grammatical points and stylistic differences between formal and informal usage , or spoken and written English . |
| 3 | The third element , the innovative practice advocated , became refined during rather than before the project . |
| 4 | Father-of-three Mr Simon says he regretted fitting moto-cross motorcycle tyres , which for all but about 100metres of the rally were the wrong choice . |
| 5 | I could not tolerate this for long and at the end of February last year I retired from Hall Automation ; a sad day . |
| 6 | Again , he could not have stayed for long as in 1680 he was back preaching in Mauchline . |
| 7 | Fabia found an answering encouraging smile , but her smile did not remain for long when after a second or two of studying her Cara stated , quite clearly , ‘ You . ’ |
| 8 | But it can not last for long because at this level our exporters ca n't compete for sales across the Atlantic . |
| 9 | He could not have stayed away for long because in June of that year he was captured by the Dragoons in Knockdow House in Carrick and confined on the Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth to await trial . |
| 10 | She must see that he was comfortable and cared for so that with contentment would come peace . |
| 11 | That work should not be done before 7am or after 7pm or during school hours . |
| 12 | Such fears were vastly exaggerated , for if Britain ever did reach a stage of possible revolution , then it was certainly after rather than during the war , but in isolation from working-class opinions , they seemed real enough to Unionist MPs and their supporters in 1918 . |
| 13 | He banned her from having anyone to stay overnight , having friends around after 9pm and from causing any nuisance to her neighbours . |
| 14 | After 5.30pm and on Sundays call our Customer Helpline on 0788 544535 . |
| 15 | This demise shall not confer upon or be deemed to include ( by implication or otherwise ) in favour of the Tenant any right of light or air liberties privileges easements or advantages ( except such as are specifically granted in this lease ) in through over and upon any land or premises adjoining or near to the demised premises . |
| 16 | Even within an open economy , with a government sector , a certain amount of liquidity adjustment can be made between over and under liquid banks in the system . |
| 17 | More heavy showers are forecast for tonight and for the rest of the week . |
| 18 | In the US , thanks to an agreement that major distributors would give eight films annually a full circuit release , pictures such as The 49th Parallel , Target for Tonight and In Which We Serve had done remarkable business . |
| 19 | represents the ‘ strong ’ unemployment trap where individuals are financially better off out of rather than in work . |
| 20 | We 've stayed sort of together because of our son , for his sake if you like . |
| 21 | imagine that but just done in complete black with white lines , yeah , like sort of like if with white lines going down |
| 22 | I looked sort of up and to the side again , as though at him , then nodded . |
| 23 | He came to the conclusion that time can be regarded as a numbering process associated with our perception of before and after in motion and change . |
| 24 | The conference approved a party statute and programme expressing the aim of building " a new socialism in accordance with the changes of today and of tomorrow " , and elected a 111-member central committee whose members included Borisav Jovic , the current President of the SFRY Presidency . |
| 25 | I might never get out of here because of him ! ’ |
| 26 | " You can answer with simple signs , " he said reassuringly , " we 'll soon have you out of here and on four wheels again . " |
| 27 | Let's get out of here and into something really dangerous . ’ |
| 28 | The difference is one of emphasis , of how and under what circumstances children should be removed and when parental contact should be maintained and restoration to the parent attempted . [ … ] |
| 29 | Decoy the enemy past there and on southwards for Kalemouth , another long mile . |
| 30 | Do give thanks , but remember this ; it is always a case of there but for the grace of God go I. |