Example sentences of "[det] [noun pl] of [noun sg] over " in BNC.
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| 1 | In another factory , this time a machine shop , managers were divided on whether to allow shop-floor workers some aspects of control over setting computerised tools . |
| 2 | But most areas did avoid the rain apart from a few spots of rain over the islands . |
| 3 | Yet because the function of theory in social science is not just to explain , clarify and add to understanding , but also to legitimate some courses of action over others , the contemporary ‘ bonfire of the certainties ’ adds one more difficulty to the normal dilemmas of policy making in developing countries . |
| 4 | These rights of control over one 's own possessions are valued rights — we would not want our shirt to be stolen , torn , or dyed by someone else — but this all-embracing idea of ‘ property rights ’ conceals a crucial difference between different forms of property . |
| 5 | Chairman can I er suggest to these results of course over a period and I 'd like to see |
| 6 | Instead of staying with me as he 'd planned , he rents this ancient pile , miles from anywhere , just so he can keep an eye on this stupid female who seems to have got herself into all sorts of trouble over a piece of land — ’ |
| 7 | Many areas of disagreement over policy and philosophy exist both within and between organisations although , broadly speaking , opponents in the debate fall into two camps . |
| 8 | THE National Science Foundation in the US funded a two-to three-year study ‘ to examine the many areas of controversy over the scientific use , development , and application of gene-transplantation research ’ . |
| 9 | The girl , when I could see her properly , was a rough-looking twenty , and had as many coats of paint over her eyes as a Roller gets on its doors . |
| 10 | Not to shed any more tears of frustration over the pace of play on Tour ( I got some lead boots for Christmas ) . |
| 11 | After several months of uncertainty over the future political direction of the Civic Forum movement , its contending factions agreed in February to form separate organizations ; the Democratic Right Club 's supporters were to become the Civic Democratic Party , while the Liberal Club would formed itself into the Civic Movement . |
| 12 | CHAIRMAN Sir Peter Parker was doing his best , but the 1980s opened with much the same worries of insecurity over government policy , lack of investment , and working practices which harked back to the old company rules . |
| 13 | After several days of confusion over Labour 's plans over future privatisation , Mr Smith confirmed that an incoming Labour government will not have the benefit of an extra £9.5 billion which the Conservatives had planned to raise through the disposal of the Government 's remaining holdings in former public utilities . |
| 14 | Asked if she had any feelings of guilt over the fall of a Cabinet Minister , Antonia said : |