Example sentences of "[adj] [verb] [prep] some [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | that represents in some way erm about three to one . |
| 2 | It is possible to compensate to some extent for the lower sensitivity by reducing R2 to 470Ω in value . |
| 3 | Active chronic duodenitis in patients not taking NSAIDs was more commonly diagnosed in our study than in that reported by some workers , who studied this abnormality in patients with non-ulcer dyspepsia . |
| 4 | The transformation to a ‘ post-industrial ’ society has further to go in some parts of the UK than others . |
| 5 | Hens and geese were picking around in two small haystacks and fleets of tiny yellow chickens were half hidden beneath some planking and under the foundations of some rickety sheds . |
| 6 | This goes to some trouble to refute the idea that population growth is desirable and will not cause ecological damage . |
| 7 | This led to some discussion on the Earl 's attitudes and behaviour . |
| 8 | This led to some people identifying the disease solely with these people and the idea of ‘ risk groups ’ for HIV and AIDS developed . |
| 9 | This produces in some islands higher than average demand and in others lower than average demand . |
| 10 | This met with some opposition , for there were those who regarded music with suspicion because of its ‘ human ’ origins and its consequent unworthiness for the offering of pure worship , Nevertheless , hymns grew in favour in succeeding years and especially in the first part of the eighteenth century . |
| 11 | This has to some extent demonstrated the pivotal role the DM will play even in an enlarged ERM which includes sterling . |
| 12 | In recent years , however , the Child Poverty Action Group has made considerable use of judicial review as a way of attacking what they see as faults in the social security system , and this has to some extent overcome the barriers to the use of judicial review in this area . |
| 13 | ‘ Obviously I think about it , every East German has at some time thought about it , or still does . |
| 14 | If you are new to making pressed flower pictures it could be easier to work with some pastels and then experiment with brighter colours once you feel more confident about your design skills . |
| 15 | Planning has been taking place on this restructure for some months now with close liaison between RAFM and the Aircraft Salvage and Transportation Flight at Abingdon , who will be responsible for all of the dismantling and moving of the airframes . |
| 16 | said she might be small she said but she ai n't half put on some weight you know |
| 17 | The behaviourist theory of knowledge says that for someone , S , to know or believe that some proposition p is true is for S to be disposed to behave in some way which is supposed to be appropriate to the world 's being as p says . |
| 18 | This results in some bar codes that have very narrow bands . |
| 19 | This happens to some extent with ordinary languages : in Malagasy one has to make it clear whether a ‘ we ’ is inclusive or exclusive , while in Navajo using the verb ‘ to go ’ requires one to give some clues about returning . |
| 20 | Is this connected with some sort of local custom ? |
| 21 | Unlike at least one of her peers , the DCSL within whose division this school falls does not usually become involved until after the proposal has been submitted , although this depends to some extent on the quality of past and existing relationships with schools . |
| 22 | ‘ This equates to some £18 million this year , ’ he said . |
| 23 | We are therefore looking to YOU — Perhaps you are prepared to help in some way ? ? ? |
| 24 | This happened to some extent to the Slavs who invaded Greece in the sixth century , but in the Balkans three distinct Slav groups may be identified by the tenth century — the ancestors of the present-day Serbs , Croats , and Slovenes . |
| 25 | Certainly this happened in some Partnerships . |
| 26 | If not , can I make this happen with some form of manual override switch ? |
| 27 | A member of the group mentioned that an uncle of his , a retired coal miner , had been telling him about Highlander , and it was suggested that Highlander might be willing to help in some way . |
| 28 | This leads to some repetition , but not enough to detract from the valuable information the book contains , not all of which will be familiar even to the keen naturalist , and some of the thoughts are challenging . |
| 29 | To cope with its new level of business the Great Western has a fleet of thirty-one supplemented by some sets of locomotive-hauled stock . |
| 30 | This compares with some loan sharks who can charge in excess of 10,000 per cent ! |