Example sentences of "[pron] [be] up [prep] they [to-vb] " in BNC.

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1 It 's up , it 's up to them to clean their act up .
2 Chairman , erm , as I understand it this afternoon is , is a free vote and I , for that reason end there , I hope that persuade any waverers er one way , erm , at the moment we 've got agreements with tenants and it 's up to them to decide what to do with their land .
3 One puts one 's work before the public and it 's up to them to respond .
4 And that it 's up to them to do the research , to listen to advisers , parents , other students and so on , but at the end of the day it 's them that 's got to go and do the course .
5 But they got us into this mess , it 's up to them to get us out of it .
6 ‘ It 's the clash which everyone in boxing wants to see but it 's up to them to get back in touch with us . ’
7 So I think they 're right to be suspicious , and it 's right for those people who feel they have a role it 's up to them to make it appear interesting and to show them the relevance .
8 ‘ We have now given the police and the courts powers , it is up to them to use them . ’
9 look into this erm we always consult with the water authorities on any planning application and it is up to them to say whether there should be flooding or not .
10 It is up to them to put a high priority on bringing arrears quickly under control .
11 First , it is up to them to ensure that " an effective system of medical audit is in place " ( DOH 1989 : 6 ) and agree its overall form with the profession locally .
12 It is up to them to make the first move . ’
13 It was up to them to prove their case .
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