Example sentences of "which [vb base] [adv] [prep] a " in BNC.
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1 | She stared in horror at the whitened , frozen cadavers which lay there under a tattered , canvas sheet . |
2 | The transformation is made up of spiritual , intellectual and emotional elements which grow together into an autonomous state of mind : Sooner or later this attitude of autonomy expresses itself in doubt . |
3 | Classifications of most landforms are in a sense unsatisfactory , because there is usually an infinite variety of forms , some of which fit well into a classification and others only with extreme difficulty . |
4 | Factors which correlate positively with a strong search for power are : |
5 | Waves which break vigorously on a steep beach . |
6 | This route would have been wishful thinking to the classical organic chemist hut the reaction proceeds readily in the presence of rhodium , one of the rarest metals , and of iodine , which act together as a catalyst system . |
7 | The authors conclude that it is more likely that many other factors should also be included in the analysis such as motivation , nicotine dependence , personality type , self-efficacy , therapeutic support , etc , which act together in a complex way and would substantially increase the explained variance of smoking cessation . |
8 | Shortly , they stand before a pair of frail-looking panelled and inlaid wooden doors which open readily into a simple chamber before them ( Map 11 . |
9 | Throughout the lunar core samples , which extend well below a few millimetres , the exposure ages of the grains are similar at all depths and correspond to a few million years exposure to the cosmic-ray intensity in the present Solar System . |
10 | There are 14 tie rods which pass laterally through a Merlin crankcase ; two through each of the seven main caps . |
11 | In other words , what happens at the beginning of the story states why the relationships between two or more characters lead to confrontations which continue onwards to a climax and finally draw the ballet to a suitable conclusion . |
12 | Thus , rules restricting disclosure made under s 48(2) ( g ) and ( h ) might be said to authorise rules which operate only in a regulatory context . |
13 | Birds , snakes , lizards , fish and monkeys are wild animals which adapt badly to a caged life . |
14 | The biblical view of knowledge has many dimensions , some of which go far beyond a knowing which is solely related to reasons , but ‘ reason-able ’ knowledge is a basic part of knowing in the Bible . |
15 | The joint between the end of the dock and the standing work of the bay end is preferably a direct butt joint between suitable packed or faced surfaces at the leading following and bottom sides of the dock which close simultaneously by a direct butting , as distinguished from a sliding , motion against corresponding surfaces on the standing work . |
16 | Although you should make a specific time when candidates can ask their own questions you should also allow time for questions which arise naturally at an earlier stage of the interview . |
17 | In a traditional plant the engine , transmission , and axles are placed onto ‘ the track ’ — a chain-driven series of platforms which move continuously at a fixed pace while the operators work on the cars — and the painted body is lowered onto them . |
18 | Especially memorable is ‘ One Of These Days ’ , which come across like a ‘ Tubular Bells ’ with balls . |