Example sentences of "[verb] on [pers pn] [conj] [verb] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I can then get some sketches , build on them and get a true picture of what happened . |
| 2 | Another thing that tickled me about that game was that when vinny had got his second he went over to one of the hoardings that had ‘ Alexei Sayle ’ written on it and kicked the shit out of it for some reason ( same goal I think as above ) |
| 3 | Like pasta , it is what you put on it that makes the difference . |
| 4 | ‘ This man is of no more use to the world than those artists who came to fawn on me and scrape a little importance for themselves . |
| 5 | Most of the more used ones are marked on it and given a number but there are thousands that are n't . |
| 6 | ‘ Tapestries Slashed ’ , ran a dramatic headline in one paper ; in fact , the would-be vandal had scarcely taken her scissors out of her pocket before Mrs Gardner swooped on her and called the police . |
| 7 | I think if you clicked on it and unbound the outline I think you might avoid that . |
| 8 | In desperation Fleury leapt for the chandelier , with the intention of swinging on it and kicking the sepoy in the face . |
| 9 | He circled above it , watching , in case there was anything he could do ; until a passing Albatros fell on him and hammered a dozen bullets into his engine . |
| 10 | think were erm well to be quite truthful I do n't know how they managed to exist on it and have a little bit for the occasional treat , erm or to have a a packet of cigarettes or whatever . |
| 11 | Sailing : Most people prefer to be actively involved in sailing the boat than just sitting on it and admiring the view |
| 12 | ‘ You 'll be needing more space in there when she has her litter , or she 'll lie on them and crush the lot . ’ |
| 13 | I sat on it and smoked a cigarette before falling asleep in the long grass . |