Example sentences of "an [noun] at [adj] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In particular the on- loan flag serves as a lock to ensure that only one lexicographer may modify the contents of an entry at any given time . |
| 2 | The effect was that of an attempt at Mediterranean good taste , contrived by and for people who had no taste at all . |
| 3 | ‘ Imam Khomeini has thrown an arrow at this impudent apostate . |
| 4 | This study involves an examination at three distinct levels of the action of those in the public sector . |
| 5 | When the fish are very big , and the shoal small , only one or two bream will make an appearance at any given time . |
| 6 | Since Switchboard policy and response is shaped by the callers as well as the volunteers , there is bound to be an emphasis at any given time on whatever issue looms largest amongst the calls . |
| 7 | It was claimed that a ‘ natural ’ rate of unemployment existed in an economy at any particular time , determined by such things as the state of technology and any impediments to the free movement of labour such as restrictive work practices . |
| 8 | The cuckoo is able to produce an egg at such short notice because she has retained it in her body for up to twenty-four hours after it has been encased in shell and is ready for laying . |
| 9 | Tod 's heart cowers like an oyster at any quick movement from the other bodies in our car . |
| 10 | 6.4 Payments shall be made by cheque in US dollars to the bank account of , details of which are set out in Schedule 5 , or to an account at such other bank in England as may from time to time nominate for the purpose . |
| 11 | Environment Minister David Maclean told an audience at Tory Central Office : ‘ The rain of the last few days goes some way to replenishing the reservoirs . |
| 12 | In general we may assume that , in a particular social context , only one role is taken by an individual at one particular time . |