Example sentences of "is spread [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The population is spread over a large area of agricultural land . |
| 2 | an organisation which is spread over a wide geographical area is likely to decentralise authority on a regional basis , so that different cultures might predominate in different regions ; and |
| 3 | A radar pulse scattered back by the planet is spread over a distance range which exceeds that of the transmitted pulse by an amount equal to the radius of the planet . |
| 4 | The major difference appears to be that of timescale ; perfusion is spread over a much longer time scale than arterial infusion . |
| 5 | By far the most effective arrangements presently available are those which : ( 1 ) provide for the continuing partners to have the option to acquire the share in the firm of an outgoing partner ( which overcomes the tax problems noted in Chapter 10 and offers some desirable freedom of manoeuvre to the continuing partners without ordinarily causing any disadvantage to the outgoing partner ) ; ( 2 ) finance the purchase of the share of a partner who dies before retirement by way of insurance effected on the lives of each of the partners the proceeds of which are declared to be held on trust for the partners for the time being ; ( 3 ) finance by endowment insurance the purchase of the shares of partners whose retirement can be predicted ; ( 4 ) ensure that in any case which is not or can not be sufficiently covered by available insurance ( eg payments to a partner who is expelled or who otherwise leaves the firm before normal retirement date ) payment of any capital sum is spread over a period so to reduce the burden on the continuing partners without imposing any great hardship on the outgoing partner or his estate ; and ( 5 ) impose on each partner an obligation ( Clause 14.02 ) to take out adequate ( as discussed with all the partners from time to time ) retirement provision for the benefit of himself and his familyso as not to impose any burden in that respect on the firm , which in former times would have accepted responsibility . |
| 6 | The advantage of running a competition is that it should be cost effective if the cost of the prizes is spread over a large enough number of entrants . |
| 7 | ‘ The offer price of 240p is spread over the longest instalment period ever on any privatisation . |
| 8 | Now before Neil starts panicking and worrying about that , bear in mind that that is spread over the whole spectrum of operations , including things like heart transplants and the like , and also , for example , an elderly person who 's just been smashed up by er Astra G T E |
| 9 | If we take a view about fairness , then the funding of capital schemes is fairer if the charge and the cost of the those schemes is spread over the life of the the asset . |
| 10 | ASH Supporters will by now no doubt have made known their views to their MPs , but many will wish to ensure that the word is spread through every contact they have : PTAs , school governors , WIs , trade unions , clubs , Scouts and Guides , churches sports clubs and so on . |
| 11 | Traditionally jam is spread between the custard and the meringue . |
| 12 | Items four to twelve Chairman , are some further detail on the provision for demographic growth , which is shown on items four to seven , erm , and that is spread between the major client groups . |
| 13 | Water thus lifted is spread onto the surface as the cloth is wiped in a rapid sweeping motion . |
| 14 | A little strong mustard is spread on the emptied shell of a grilled lobster . |
| 15 | With this method , a thin layer of tepid wax is spread on the skin . |
| 16 | Make sure that no surplus is spread on the cover . |
| 17 | He can take tricks either in his own hand or in his partner 's hand , which is spread on the table as the dummy . |
| 18 | Great fame is spread of the matter . |
| 19 | This problem does not affect all third parties to the same extent since the problem of " wasted votes " bears heavily on those parties whose support is spread across the country as opposed to those whose support is regionally concentrated . |
| 20 | Also some ratios are fairly crude eg Index of Labour Turnover , which shows the position in gross terms and gives no indication as to whether turnover is spread throughout the organization or is heavily concentrated in one department or in one occupation . |
| 21 | A small scattering of chairs is spread around a small stage which has curtained-off side-booths . |
| 22 | If very dirty they lay it in the stream , securing it with a large stone , and let the water flow through it for some time , after which they proceed as before … the linen is spread upon the rocks in the river , or the walls near at hand , and secured , like everything else by a stone at each corner … |
| 23 | Let Dr McNab give his reasons for saying that cholera is spread by the drinking of infected water ! " |
| 24 | At the time of the second General Election of 1701 we hear of a club of Tory MPs who subscribed a guinea a head for batches of Davenant 's papers to be given away among acquaintances " as antidotes against the poison that is spread by the other side , who spare no cost to scatter their libels … round the kingdom " . |
| 25 | A thin layer of cooked cold porridge is spread in the bottom of the tub to which is added the microworm starter culture . |