Example sentences of "[adj] [noun pl] around [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Currently , 200,000 children play enthusiastically at schools , leisure centres and private clubs around the country , ’ says Brian Blincoe , director of national development for the Lawn Tennis Association Trust . |
| 2 | Even President Jimmy Carter , who came to office in a house-cleansing operation after the shambles of Richard Nixon 's resignation , indulged in a variety of covert operations around the world , including the supply of weapons by the CIA from America and other sources to Afghan rebel forces fighting against the Russians . |
| 3 | A network of volunteers collects wounded birds around the country and delivers them to Aegina at the collectors ' expense . |
| 4 | The schools curriculum development council 's project ‘ About Writing ’ is foster-ing interest through working groups around the country . |
| 5 | International book-building puts a premium on intermediaries ' experience and ability to sell to 300-odd investing institutions around the world . |
| 6 | Most triticales have a characteristic cover of soft , velvety hairs around the stem , just below the seed head . |
| 7 | Walking : There are several pleasant walks around the resort , while the Patscherkofel cable car opens up some spectacular hiking trails . |
| 8 | Garlic is one of the most widely used aphrodisiacs around the world , with a pedigree that stretches back to ancient times . |
| 9 | The evidence indicates that soiling has a multi-factorial etiology and that physiological predisposition and emotional influences around the toilet training process both play a part . |
| 10 | That is , with a path slap down the middle , a flanking washing line and four narrow borders around the edge . |
| 11 | After morning parade , those not required for any tests or interviews would go off on working parties around the camp . |
| 12 | If you ever run short of money on holiday , you can cash personal cheques , or change currency and travellers cheques , at most of our l , 500 Travel Service and Representative Offices around the world . |
| 13 | The leader then proceeds to do a few activities around the table such as hitting it with both hands , scratching an ear , winking an eye or nodding backwards and forwards . |
| 14 | They 'll be able to bask in the sun , visit some of the hundreds of palm-fringed coves around the island , or participate in excellent watersports . |
| 15 | It 's just that , as a nome who is probably seven years old and feeling a bit creaky , I 've got to admit I 'd find it sort of comforting to have a few of the good old signs around the place . |
| 16 | After release the pigeon circles a few times around the release site for a few minutes and then flies off , usually in the approximate direction of its home loft . |
| 17 | The guiding hand of Patrick Lavoix and his team in Paris ensures that there is a common handwriting to Christian Dior licensed products around the world , so there is a connecting theme between licensees . |
| 18 | We ca n't give him any free headers around the box or else we 'll regret it . |
| 19 | Once again in exotic lands , Primotif is a collection of motifs and artwork from tribal cultures around the world ; strong , simple , dramatic and very much echoing the current preoccupation with all things ethnic . |
| 20 | The edge of the crater was marked with huge splinters of stone torn up from the bedrock under the sands ; they stood like broken teeth around the scene , pointing at the sky or fallen slanted over . |
| 21 | The rabid dog was not from here and no one knew a dog like it — big and black , with white on its chest and ears , and raw sores around the nose and eyes . |
| 22 | Instead , he came up with a drink that has spread its alcoholic tentacles around the globe . |
| 23 | There are many interesting walks around the town and on the Dales and it is also possible to take a mini-bus tour from Middleham of the popular areas of Wensleydale and Swaledale , with a local resident acting as guide . |
| 24 | LOOK AHEAD Hair predictions for 1992 from top stylists around the country PERM POWER How to make waves and care for your curls Fab looks for hair Mail order winter woollies Cold comfort skincare Ideas for watching weight NEW YEAR , NEW YOU ! |
| 25 | It had successfully conducted its official task of charting the South American coast , of assessing potential harbours , transport systems , and inland waterways around the world . |
| 26 | The collection is stocked in 100 specialist bridal shops around the country . |
| 27 | Looking again at those dim shapes around the flame , they did appear to be rigs , vaguely made out in their own gassy glare . |
| 28 | To a great extent , COMDEX is a show-case for new technology giving a glimpse of the future , and yet , multinational companies with large research and development budgets mingle shoulder to shoulder with over 2,000 smaller manufacturers , suppliers and resellers from 22 countries around the world . |
| 29 | They 'll sell two million pairs in America this year … and are now exporting to 22 countries around the world … winning R Griggs and Co a Queens Export award in the process . |
| 30 | Your covenant means we help children in 53 countries around the globe . |