Example sentences of "[adj] [conj] [verb] [pron] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Not surprisingly , considerable pressure was put on the Conservative government to take some action to cope with the problem , though it was neither clear nor agreed what the basic problem was . |
| 2 | ‘ It was only intended as a short-term measure , ’ Schaffer objected , ‘ to keep the valley clear and give us the best possible chance for a manhunt . ’ |
| 3 | If you forget , the helicopter will resume flying crabwise and give you a fairly gentle reminder . |
| 4 | But this kind of stimulus neighbourhood he engineers point of view is actually extremely interesting and give you a hell of a lot of job satisfaction because you are getting the youngsters really involved in what it 's all about . |
| 5 | So I think they 're right to be suspicious , and it 's right for those people who feel they have a role it 's up to them to make it appear interesting and to show them the relevance . |
| 6 | But in reality this is precisely the approach that is most likely to set Europe aflame and leave it a burning ruin . |
| 7 | Managed to let him know about our Social and sold him a book of Christmas Draw tickets . |
| 8 | The schoolmaster then spent an endless period fussily sorting out his things — extracting a folded newspaper and a small bag of plums from his case , arranging the case on the rack , examining the seat minutely for anything unpleasant and giving it a brush with the back of his hand , folding his jacket and his jumper with ritualistic care , adjusting the window in consultation with the lady , but without reference to me or to the young Swede , getting his case down again for some forgotten item , checking his hankie , readjusting the window . |
| 9 | It was liking someone one minute and hating them the next . |
| 10 | It is interesting to note that they come from the same stable that brought us the national insurance surcharge . |
| 11 | However , most of what they say has been very constructive and it is taking on board these improvements where possible that give us a better service to our customers . |
| 12 | He employed the wry , self-deprecation that made him a refreshing presence on the campaign trail . |
| 13 | Bought over the Post Office counter , postal orders are both traceable and give you a counterfoil to prove they have been sent . |
| 14 | Bought over the Post Office counter , postal orders are both traceable and give you a counterfoil to prove they have been sent . |
| 15 | Bought over the Post Office counter , postal orders are both traceable and give you a counterfoil to prove they have been sent . |
| 16 | This sets him apart from the ordinary and gives him a reason for living . |
| 17 | A recent development in the USA and the UK has been the attempt to make libraries more visible and give them a national identity , by creating national library symbols or logos . |
| 18 | She was much disgusted and sent us a postcard saying she was developing webbed feet . |
| 19 | Her brother was disgusted and called her a filthy collaborator , but at least the Englishman was safe . |
| 20 | So I was n't bitter when I put myself into the hands of the surgeon and that splendid bank nurse was so thoughtful as to ask me the question . |
| 21 | On 17 July 1559 , the answer was a scolding letter from her husband the king of France to lord James , marvelling that he , who ‘ has the honour to be so near the Queen 's Grace , my wife … should be so forgetful as to make yourself the head … of the tumults and seditions ’ ; only six days later did the queen get round to sending a similarly plaintive message herself . |
| 22 | If we want to keep the best scientists and the best engineers in this country , we 'd better do two things : we 'd better attract them with good pay and we 'd better train them right and give them the proper facilities . |
| 23 | ‘ Yes , Piper , he wants you to get yourself , and your bagpipes , over there as soon as possible and play him a tune . |
| 24 | We never rested five minutes that he did not fall asleep and gave us a little nasal music , and which hindered me nothing so fully as I wished to have done . |
| 25 | Put it on low and leave it the night and day cos it was left on for a week once was n't it ? |
| 26 | Q : We paid for our holiday in Paphos , Cyprus , in January , but 36 hours before we were due to leave our tour operator , Saga Holidays , rang to tell us the Roman Hotel in Paphos was double-booked and to offer us the first week at another hotel which was , in our opinion , inferior . |
| 27 | Or just complete and send us the application form overleaf , and we shall send your membership card and pack within 28 days . |
| 28 | Or just complete and send us the application form overleaf , and we shall send your membership card and pack within 28 days . |
| 29 | Or just complete and send us the application form overleaf , and we shall send your membership card and pack within 28 days . |
| 30 | " An applicant who is not an individual natural person " means bodies either corporate or incorporate which the law recognises as having a separate legal persona . |