Example sentences of "'s [noun sg] at [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The fact that a baby is weaned early , according to this argument , matters less than the reason for this decision : whether it reflects a cultural norm , or stems from the mother 's revulsion at physical intimacy , or expresses an urge to hurry the child towards independence . |
| 2 | Analysis of contractor 's cash flow projections and their discounting back to current prices may reveal that what appears to be the cheapest tender is not in fact so , or that it would exceed the client 's budget at certain times . |
| 3 | When the diary was ready for publication , Makavejev was invited to add his comments to Callow 's narrative at various points , and these Callow reads in a rich Yugoslavian accent , turning the depressing story into an entertaining duet for two talented egocentrics . |
| 4 | IAN MORLEY has withdrawn from the Merseyside Competition side to meet the Liverpool Competition in the President 's Trophy at Northern tomorrow . |
| 5 | THE Liverpool Competition cruised to a ten wicket win over the Merseyside Competition in the first round of the President 's Trophy at Northern yesterday . |
| 6 | Changez 's disgust at everyday things inspired me to show him South London . |
| 7 | And waters passing through the earth 's crust at hydrothermal vents etcetera will also have undergone chemical changes so again pool waters being emitted will vary in their composition . |
| 8 | My right hon. Friend 's action at large — to spur manufacturers to action to improve security — is also very welcome , as is his acknowledgement of the Government 's role . |
| 9 | One way is to relieve pressure on the sensitive points by changing the distribution of a person 's weight at regular , two-hourly intervals . |
| 10 | In any case , a shotgun fired into the undertaker 's neck at close range would have made a real mess ; we would n't be looking at just a cupful of blood . |
| 11 | Kenya 's attempt at economic change did not last long . |
| 12 | After the shattering defeat of Ocaña ( November 1809 — the Central Junta 's attempt at decisive defeat of Joseph 's armies ) the demand for a ‘ concentration of government ’ became irresistible . |
| 13 | The uncustomary heat did n't help matters either , nor did the taxi driver 's attempt at jovial small talk , most of which Alyssia either ignored or answered in monosyllables . |
| 14 | was seldom indeed far from Irene 's side at public functions , and , even when separated by the exigencies of social intercourse , could be seen following her about with his eyes , in which were strange expressions of watchfulness and longing … |
| 15 | This follows widespread criticism of the Bush Administration 's scepticism at international conferences so far . |
| 16 | Brady , now Creaney 's boss at Celtic , has watched Cologne twice in recent weeks but he wo n't start talking about his plans until tomorrow . |
| 17 | There are many reminiscences of the two men together at Carlyle Mansions — Hayward talkative and Eliot silent , Hayward persuading Eliot to quote from memory long passages from the Sherlock Holmes stories ( there was an element of putting his famous companion " on show " in such circumstances , although his disease allowed him a certain immunity from conventional social niceties ) , Eliot on occasions reciting his poetry with " an actor 's pleasure " I Eliot standing behind Hayward 's wheelchair at literary parties — almost at attention , as one observer noticed . |
| 18 | We th to rehearse a little bit of the debate we had last time on speed cameras , th there was erm discussion about who should fund the camera themselves because being a , the Department of Transport and Home Office recommendation , that they should be funded by the police , but because of Mr 's question at full Council and the wish of this committee to spend some of this additional money if you like , or in ninety three four for safety related measures , it was thought wise to combine the two and actually try and fund a trial er package of speed cameras cos it 's , it 's about six sites and one camera , from the ninety three four budget that we 've actually found . |
| 19 | Lapworth 's academic career began as lecturer in chemistry at the School of Pharmacy in Bloomsbury ; in 1900 he moved to the Goldsmiths ' Company 's Institute at New Cross as head of the chemistry department . |
| 20 | Susan Bell , Seth 's editor at Random House , was tired of talking about him . |
| 21 | Tice 's Meadow at nearby Badshot Lea was later to be subject to plans for housing development ( see 30 years ago from out files ) . |
| 22 | Gail 's delight at Euro invite |
| 23 | Clearly there is a belief that by demonstrating that they know what kinds of attainment targets can be identified in children 's work at different ages , art teachers will bring much greater credibility to their subject . |
| 24 | Former England coach Steve Harrison is back at Crystal Palace after turning down the assistant manager 's job at Scottish Premier Division St Johnstone . |
| 25 | Former Welsh international Leighton James yesterday rejected the manager 's job at non-League Weymouth for ‘ personal reasons . ’ |
| 26 | THE manager 's job at Amateur League club Crewe United is proving to be one of the hottest seat in local football . |
| 27 | Great Britain international Paul Dixon replaces Mercer , while John Gallagher is on the wing with former All Black colleague Craig Innes taking Schofield 's place at stand-off . |
| 28 | The switchboard can automatically call the guest 's room at regular intervals until a reply is received . |
| 29 | In theory , this time lag between people 's shame at Thatcherite indecency and the potential emergence of a Majorish ( oh , how she would hate the word ) conservative public culture , gives Labour its chance . |
| 30 | Although Her Majesty 's Railway Inspectorate has expressed concern over driver 's behaviour at automatic barriers , it believes they offer the best blend of safety and cost efficiency . |