Example sentences of "sense of [noun] [conj] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He could still recall the sense of dread that hung over him for days as he waited to be thrashed for that escapade . |
| 2 | A month ago the committee Labour members rejected this Scheme and I still have an enormous sense of amazement and anger that the local , and I express local , because it 's not a national policy , that the local Labour group could act in such a callous and spiteful way , putting political dogma , party political dogma , before the needs of the unemployed in the district . |
| 3 | From the disco veteran who speaks with fundamentalist passion about the centred sense of self-belief and release while dancing to Diana Ross ‘ Love Hangover ’ , to the fabric of self-realisation portrayed in Saturday Night Fever , disco has always functioned as an entrée to ecstasy ( with a small e ) and identity . |
| 4 | Being trained , Wolfe knew what to do but she was struck by the sense of panic that engulfs any parent when a child is suddenly threatened with pain or in this case , death . |
| 5 | He fought to control a sense of panic and reminded himself that he was a priest , a man ordained , sworn to God . |
| 6 | She felt sick , but was relieved to feel something : the weight of the food in her stomach did something to counteract the sense of unreality that afflicted her . |
| 7 | But , oddly , the thing I miss most of all is the extraordinary sense of release that accompanied the stage version . |
| 8 | It is both funny and disturbing , a complex memory game that is distinctive in it simplicity and yet with a playfulness and sense of fun that complements both the rigour of the structure and seriousness of its themes . |
| 9 | ‘ He always showed a good sense of fun and took a good deal of ribbing from the crew with the utmost charm and good humour , ’ said Morgan . |
| 10 | He had a sense of fun and enjoyed the usual simple pleasures of life : his family , his home , his garden and the world of nature . |
| 11 | For the more I yelled , the lower I made myself and the greater the sense of mastery and control the malais around me could enjoy . |
| 12 | She gained a few necessary pounds in weight too , and it was all due to the quiet and calm of the house , Marguerite 's soothing presence and an entirely unexpected sense of peace and belonging . |
| 13 | They loose all sense of direction and get into trouble . |
| 14 | By keeping a sense of direction and watching your timing throughout the project , you reduce to a minimum the risk of last-minute panic . |
| 15 | The challenge for the chief executive of such a sprawling firm is to introduce a clear sense of direction and to get sales and profits to grow faster than the American , and preferably the world , economy . |
| 16 | He does not go abroad much which is as well since he has little sense of direction and has twice been found many miles from home wandering the streets . |
| 17 | Currently league tables present only point estimates ; this conveys a false sense of precision and encourages unwarranted conclusions . |
| 18 | Not to be outdone the Wesleyan Methodists rejoiced in 1898 ‘ in the growing sense of kinship that marks our relations with the United States ’ , expressed their ‘ warmest sympathy ’ with America 's efforts to ‘ disburden suffering peoples of the pitiless and truculent misgovernments under which they have groaned ’ and rejoiced that ‘ In fusing together the two great divisions of the Anglo-Saxon race , the Churches have played the chief part although ’ , they added as a reprove to their more ‘ political ’ friends , the Baptists and Congregationalists , ‘ like their Lord , they do not cry nor uplift their voice in the highways of International politics ’ . |
| 19 | On the contrary his heart may be gladdened by the new and heady sense of actuality that accompanies this type of study . ’ |
| 20 | However , the confidence and sense of involvement that came out of the meetings ensured that all the men in the group were actually present at the birth of their child , and this might not otherwise have been the case . |
| 21 | Sagittarians , Aunt Maureen was fond of telling her , had a strong sense of theatre and tended to exaggerate situations and emotions . |
| 22 | What is most telling here , however , is the sense of history and lineage that both the Omar and Young Disciples albums exude . |
| 23 | The child will need the opportunity to develop a sense of competence and control in the relationship and learn how to gain pleasure from interaction with their parents . |
| 24 | The back of the recess can then be mirrored to enlarge the sense of space or covered with art or fabric according to taste . |
| 25 | This study is concerned with the way Pakeha ( white ) New Zealanders make sense of race and race related issues , such as the violent protests against the Springbok tour , Polynesian and British immigration , and the position of New Zealand Maoris . |
| 26 | it 's terrible , awful showing her sense of responsibility and doing what she says she 's going to do . |
| 27 | Sitting down together to work out what are reasonable contributions to the relationship on both sides satisfies the teenager 's sense of fairness and cuts out the constant nagging , pleading and resentment that so quickly sours the good relationship that parents and children need to enjoy together . |
| 28 | There is also a growing sense of dismay that attempts to contain and control corporate crime are largely absent or ineffectual . |
| 29 | Eva herself had a " natural sense of leadership but fitted very well into the staff team and was content to serve to the utmost of her powers as she was directed by her leaders " . |
| 30 | ‘ Then since you accept what I say , madam — ’ interposed the cardinal with a sense of timing that suggested the protector had not nominated him for the task solely on account of his venerability ‘ — might I urge you to give the prince into my custody ! ’ |