Example sentences of "was laid on [prep] [art] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was laid on as a surprise by Nick 's colleagues at Norfolk county council . |
| 2 | A buffet lunch was laid on for the advisers , a chicken leg , various meat-filled butties , an apple and a large Kit-Kat . |
| 3 | When Kent played Surrey in 1890 a fine spread was laid on for the gentlemen but the professionals ‘ were left to shift for themselves , and thought themselves lucky to get a bit of bread and cheese ’ . |
| 4 | The High Sheriff of Cornwall , Sir John Trelawney , opened an ornamental gate with a silver key and a free tea was laid on for the children of the surrounding parishes . |
| 5 | A free coach was laid on by the Sun bringing fans from London . |
| 6 | A helicopter trip , intended to demonstrate ‘ the size and diversity of the Highland area ’ was laid on by the association for Mr Lang , although bad weather forced the cancellation of one leg . |