Example sentences of "[vb base] [noun pl] that [verb] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They want ties that link them more to each other — through mutual defence pacts — and to the West , if it can be done without infuriating the Soviet Union . |
| 2 | And fax machines that enable you to send and receive pages of information anywhere in the world — in seconds . |
| 3 | Does education prepare people to be objects of learning and to accept their place within the status quo , or does it encourage people to question the critical issues of the day and challenge forces that keep them passive ? |
| 4 | The wind coursed over it and flapped it — little whip noises that stirred it and made it seem alive , the dog-face scowling . |
| 5 | They read publications that keep them abreast of market trends , personalities , lawsuits and prices — rather than delving into art history as do their counterparts in Europe . |
| 6 | Then , by putting my ear to the handle , I hear sounds that tell me whether or not the blade is close to either rabbit or ferret . |
| 7 | I mean you very rarely get things that close you see . |
| 8 | And once you make the joke , and I always tell jokes that make them laugh . |
| 9 | Similarly , although they show remarkable powers of regeneration in the aquarium , there is a better chance of success if the animal is undamaged when purchased , so it 's wise to look for cuts and splits of any kind , and reject animals that show them . |
| 10 | I say and do things that shock me . ’ |
| 11 | According to the Office of Fair Trading , there 's evidence that some building societies choose firms that bring them mortgage business in return , so your estate agent may be tempted to steer you towards a building society that he needs to butter up . |
| 12 | Lion cubs too play games that help them master the skills that will be essential for their success in later life . |
| 13 | Many objects offer clues that tell us how they were made — an air bubble in a piece of mouth-blown glass , or the tell-tale edge that the join in the mould has left all around a cast-iron object , or the impression of a paw print left by a stray cat on a Roman clay roof tile . |
| 14 | Two of the three ‘ motives ’ outlined above are of special importance to the study of implementation , since the removal of some aspects of policy making from direct political influence and deference to special interests both introduce complications that make it particularly difficult to distinguish policy making from implementation . |
| 15 | And then when we take x-rays that checks us to make sure that we 're not getting any radiation you see . |
| 16 | It also contain antibodies that protect her against infections — and it costs nothing ! |
| 17 | They take jobs that allow them the maximum time at the waters edge , or they do not work at all . |
| 18 | But I quite agree with you , that some young women have ties that stop them doing exactly what they wish — until it 's too late , in many cases . ’ |
| 19 | Things exist either because they have recently come into existence or because they have qualities that made them unlikely to be destroyed in the past . |
| 20 | But the writers who use world-system theories in empirical studies of particular countries ' economic history include features that draw it closer to regulationist theory : for example , the uncertainty , problems and changes associated with conflicts over international hegemony are often studied . |
| 21 | Here comes summer … time for the two of you to slip away for that special holiday , so sit back and enjoy those dream destinations that make you wish you were there … cruise the Caribbean 's hot spots on Le Ponant and graceful and stylish luxury yacht … take time off a tour of the Greek Islands and enjoy the special mixture of sun , beauty and history … party 'till dawn on Majorca or discover more secluded spots on this and the other Balearic Islands … beat the crowds to the tiny Caribbean island of Anguilla and relish the silky feel of warm sand slipping between your toes … if time is short cross the Channel to France and the pretty countryside of Picardy … or rediscover England on a relaxing barge built for two … we also look at romantic hotels in Britain , perfect for first nights , short breaks or indulgent weekends … |
| 22 | But just as all doctors have patients who consume disproportionate amounts of time so we have papers that slow us down . |