Example sentences of "[vb mod] to [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | Any argument concerning the merits or otherwise of the device must to a great extent be guided by a discussion on the merits/demerits of insider dealing . |
2 | Where mass communication is concerned , models become ever more complex , each adapting as it must to the particular situation or circumstance and reflecting the complexity of the situation . |
3 | The geography of Boiotia might to a shallow observer seem to suit her for naval hegemony . |
4 | Instead , the shores of Zurich 's lake have a more intimate charm , comparing to those of Lucerne and Geneva as a well kept garden might to an alpine panorama or a royal park . |
5 | Their savage eyes turn 'd to a modest gaze , |
6 | Watts had earlier published The psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament , and Apply 'd to the Christian State and Worship before , others had followed . |
7 | In addition , the organized networks could to a certain extent rely on intimidation and social pressure . |
8 | Instead , she stayed near the doors , holding on as best she could to an upright rail , the bag with the dress in it clutched in her other hand . |
9 | Finally , Lear resigned himself to Gould 's impenetrable isolation , and , in a letter written in 1863 , came as close as he could to an objective description of his former employer and erstwhile friend : ‘ A more singularly offensive mannered man than G. hardly can be : but the queer fellow means well , tho 's more of an Egotist than can be described . ’ |
10 | If private capital can be attracted — and I believe it could to the right project — it seems to me entirely right that we should do what we can as Government to create the right climate for a successful link to be built . |
11 | A protesting Maltote was roused and ordered to ride as fast as he could to the royal camp outside Bedford . |
12 | ‘ We got as close as we could to the shrimping rig , then Neil Henshaw and myself climbed aboard . |
13 | Yes we used to A whole lot would come here and I 'll go somewhere else the next day you know , we used to help one another to sheep shearing . |
14 | I only used to a little bit of |
15 | This may to a certain extent have been true . |
16 | His sonorous voice and deliberate utterance may to a great extent account for this but it should also be remarked that as Highbury Quadrant was the first church to introduce the Electrophone , perfection has been probably acquired by long practice in the details requisite to success . ’ |
17 | Hob the gravedigger was buried late in the afternoon and Athelstan organised a collection , giving what he-could to the poor widow and promising her more as soon as circumstances allowed . |
18 | ‘ I 'll spell it out for you , ’ he said as gently as one would to a young child . |
19 | Speaking as you would to an ordinary child , of a similar level of linguistic ability , may be the most natural response and in most cases this is likely to be a safe strategy . |
20 | ‘ I get involved in many different projects and I can to a certain degree prioritise what I want to do . |
21 | An STV constituency can to a limited extent have the number of its seats adjusted in accordance with its magnitude . |
22 | Similarly , the patients who injure themselves do not form a homogeneous group , but include individuals who can to a large extent be classified into three subgroups on the basis of the type of injury inflicted and the associated degree of suicidal intent : |
23 | ( b ) As chairman of the cabinet , he can to a large extent determine the nature of discussions within cabinet . |
24 | Yes , and we at the university are , I think , really I say ‘ I think ’ , my own purpose here at the university is to export what we 've got as quickly as we can to the local community , and indeed nationally too . |