Example sentences of "[verb] [conj] [noun sg] [modal v] [verb] them " in BNC.
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| 1 | As warmth will cause potatoes to sprout and light will turn them green , they should be kept in a cool , frost free , dry , dark place , well away from strong smelling foods or substances which might taint and affect their flavour . |
| 2 | We should take a radical approach to the position of elderly people beyond the year 2000 , and consider whether technology can allow them to enjoy a better standard of living and to rely less on residential and nursing homes . |
| 3 | They are equally brought up to believe that marriage will provide them with a partner in whom to trust , who will love , protect and respect them . |
| 4 | Whatever problems they have , and whatever disasters in some spheres affect those countries , I believe that history will judge them as two remarkable and courageous men . |
| 5 | Many local people believe that development will profit them , and those concerned about the environment have been threatened as a result . |
| 6 | The college believes nurses should be given a pay rise because one in four members are the sole breadwinner in their household and most nurses no longer believe that nursing will provide them with a secure job . |