Example sentences of "[pron] [noun pl] and [vb base] [conj] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I only had to shut my eyes and inhale and I was back in Russia . |
| 2 | Ladies often come to my classes and explain that they have been very good all week and yet had a binge just prior to the class ! |
| 3 | The air was thick with them , and lumps were beginning to appear on my hands and face as they thrust their needle-like heads into my skin . |
| 4 | Now she felt the need to be alone for a while in order to look over her notes and see if they would help her in her plans for the future . |
| 5 | He said cyclists should get off their bikes and walk when they get to the High Street . |
| 6 | She said they were quite untrustworthy and cut off peoples ' arms and legs unnecessarily in order to keep their hand in , demonstrate their skills and prove that they were earning their money . |
| 7 | I would suggest that your readers check their policies and ensure that they have written confirmation that their precious machines are adequately insured . |
| 8 | Could I appeal to running shoe manufacturers to open their eyes and realise that they are missing out on a valuable section of the market ? |
| 9 | Nevertheless , it is clear that very large sums of money will have to be spent to put Eastern Europe on its feet and ensure that it stays democratic . |
| 10 | Misunderstanding and lack of trust — People do not understand its implications and perceive that it might cost them more than they will gain . |
| 11 | Most women are dissatisfied with their bodies and feel that they are only approximations . |
| 12 | Shop-stewards can fail to support black workers or can participate in employers ' discrimination because they know the prejudiced opinions of their members and feel that they can not afford to lose their support . |
| 13 | Other people , for all that we may claim to understand them , still have an irreducibly transcendent ‘ core ’ — expressed in the fact that we can never enter their minds and think as they do . |
| 14 | And yet , any medium-sized town in the southern half of England has its Burleigh school : a private day school to which , for a not too exorbitant fee , parents can send their children and boast that they are privately educated . |
| 15 | Sag & Hankamer rename them ellipses and argue that they are interpreted by ‘ copying over ’ a piece of superficial representation . |
| 16 | It is useful for would-be choreographers to examine his ballets and discover that he mostly set them in countries possessing easily recognised characteristics . |
| 17 | He enclosed a sample of cloth with his letter to prove his words and demonstrate that he was n't being unduly extravagant . |
| 18 | One could balance a crystal vase on his shoulders and know that it would never fall . |
| 19 | I might then ask him to look at his hands and see whether they are those of someone who does manual work or whether they seem to belong to a well-to-do person . |
| 20 | It is important to hold on to our hats and remember that it was quite well reviewed at the time . |
| 21 | We shall not only survive but continue to grow so long as we give value for money , retain our record of innovation and flexibility , keep the confidence and goodwill of our clients and ensure that we have the best possible range of materials , methods and people in the industry . |
| 22 | If you are a real expert , you can see good birds on our reserves and know that we are working hard to protect the birds you watch and places you like to visit . |
| 23 | Close your eyes and imagine that you are centred within a sphere of white light which also permeates your body . |
| 24 | Then close your eyes and see if you can describe that person in sufficient detail to distinguish him or her from anyone else — it 's harder than you think but you will improve in time . |
| 25 | We praise God for the progress already made and ask for your prayers and support as we seek to make this project a reality . |
| 26 | We must recognize that many unexpected things can happen in our lives and accept that we can not live without taking risks . |
| 27 | As the problem which prompted the question has been resolved by the Inland Revenue , will my hon. Friend pass on to its staff the thanks of many Members of Parliament for dealing with issues that we have raised on behalf of our constituents and say that we hope that the problems will continue to decline as tax rates come down rather than go up ? |
| 28 | This is very possible but , what is clear is that the only course open to you is to introduce your ferrets and hope that they will bolt a reasonable number of the occupants , since the depths involved make digging out impossible . |
| 29 | Look hard at your outgoings and see if you can eliminate any luxuries without making yourself too miserable . |
| 30 | Call your friends and see if they can put you up for the night . |