Example sentences of "[noun sg] [conj] [modal v] [adv] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some of the biggest mistakes are made by people who think that the only horse worth buying is one of at least 16.2hh ; it 's a kind of snobbery than can often misfire . |
| 2 | By arranging them in dense rows with a settlement area below them , its possible to remove and collect much of the mulm that would otherwise build-up and clog the main media . |
| 3 | He said baiters broke the animal 's back and his jaw and would even resort to poking out his eyes if they were training a dog to fight . |
| 4 | In a statement , a spokesman for Gloucester magistrates says : The magistrates hear the facts on each case and will obviously sentence on it 's merits . |
| 5 | The kusimanse , a dwarf mongoose from West Africa , confronted with a chicken 's egg , will put its fore-legs over it and with a vigour that would not disgrace an American footballer , hurl it backwards through its splayed hind legs . |
| 6 | And he gave me a job as Must n't Grumble 's occasional roadie . |
| 7 | So God 's grace is provided in Jesus Christ , all that I need for salvation and for a life that will please God . |
| 8 | ‘ The Queen is in good health and will not hand over to him in the foreseeable future unless her health suddenly deteriorates . |
| 9 | Stephen Pears made a fine save but could only palm the ball into the path of Steve Butler . |
| 10 | The end result is a lovely camouflaged effect , but more importantly the dye has roughened up the normally smooth surface of the reed , which will now take a good varnish that will not chip off . |
| 11 | If you find you have a problem and can not hostess your group meetings as arranged , PLEASE contact the organiser who will help you , if at all possible , to find another venue nearby to avoid frustration and disappointment for others . |
| 12 | In most instances the cat will tend to be the dominant animal and may occasionally resort to scratching the dog if it proves a nuisance . |
| 13 | The selection of the preferred bidder will be made in conjunction with the client and may well hinge on factors other than the highest price ( i.e. intentions or nature of consideration ) . |