1.   It would, however, be misleading to give the impression that the function of planning authorities is simply to fight a continual battle for the preservation of amenity.

2.   He warns them they must wage a continual battle against fleas and not get complacent if they appear to be winning the war.

3.   At St. James Park, Magpies and England skipper Alan Shearer was sent off for the first time in his career after a continual running battle with Colin Calderwood.

4.   The rival troops have been engaged in continual battles in the area during the last fortnight, with each side claiming territorial gains.