Example sentences of "[noun pl] they [verb] are [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The funds they receive are for specific services — hence the term ‘ fund accounting ’ . |
| 2 | Many of them are well known , such as Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle , but we have to ensure that people are aware that some of the lesser-known sites they visit are in the care of Historic Scotland , and that they realise many more are on offer , ’ says Bill . |
| 3 | This book is about the transcendent worlds but some of the ideas of the philosophers of old are so noble and inspiring that the emotions they arouse are of the peak experience . |
| 4 | If we accept that we can not prevent science and technology from changing our world , we can at least try to ensure that the changes they make are in the right directions . |
| 5 | The gestures they make are at one with their interesting footwork . |
| 6 | These committees have issued various guidelines ( on such matters as shareholders ' pre-emption rights , employee share incentive schemes , and discounts to market price on share issues ) which they require companies to follow if the institutions they represent are to be expected to invest in and support them . |
| 7 | A great many assessment systems are competitive in that the extrinsic rewards they offer are in short supply and each student who wants them is asked to demonstrate that he or she is more deserving than others , or others are less deserving . |
| 8 | They have to communicate to their public and explain how the services they provide are of value . |
| 9 | Although the history of Scotmid is very much of local interest , the carriages they collected are of national importance . |
| 10 | Thus we need to be especially careful what we do with young horses so that the habits they establish are in their interests and not to their detriment . |