Example sentences of "[prep] [conj] [verb] [adv prt] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I bought did Dick a bottle of and paid off the mortgage . |
| 2 | Finally , this decision amounts to the choice of whether to pick up the artist 's annual option . |
| 3 | Obstacles such as these lead Bachelard to formulate a theory of ‘ material psychoanalysis ’ which offers a ‘ psychoanalysis of objective knowledge ’ to account for and think through the problem of epistemological obstacles . |
| 4 | The fountain of sparks died ; he staggered , swinging his head hack and forth as if to drive out the pain . |
| 5 | As you 'd expect strong traces of the surging Pixies sound remain , but they 're delivered with a more melodic , playful edge , almost as if splitting up the band has allowed the real Black to emerge . |
| 6 | Joshua looked into his eyes , as if weighing up the strength of his anger and calculating the possible effect of even further defiance . |
| 7 | Estabrook reached into his inside pocket , as if to pull out the letter , but with his fingers upon it he hesitated . |
| 8 | The tourists crossing the grassy space now were respectfully quiet , smiling , as if walking down the nave of a vast cathedral . |
| 9 | But the Doctor had already wrenched the tank about and stepped up the output of the traction motor . |
| 10 | Do n't clench your fists tensely , or get so enthusiastic about what you are saying that you wave your arms about and knock over the wine . |
| 11 | We had time for a couple of runs through and set up the tape recorders ( I took two in case of trouble ! ) and by 10 a.m. we were all standing in our place s — white skirts dazzling and hearts beating fast — waiting for the signal to start . |
| 12 | Also provided always that will not be obliged to assist with or take over the conduct of any proceedings which are principally based upon allegations of negligence , breach of contract , or other acts or omissions by , nor will be obliged to indemnify in the manner set out in this clause in relation to any such proceeding ; |
| 13 | will be with and following up the interest shown in The Philippines by groups in the west . |
| 14 | I cram the minute halfway back into the stack of papers in the Quaker Oats box to mark where it came from and pick up the box . |
| 15 | He found a place to kill from and set down the leather case . |
| 16 | Thus professionalism may be seen as expertise applied to and building up the relationship with the individual pupil , where a trusting relationship which can share information and build autonomy is seen as a goal . |
| 17 | Do n't let any of this worry you ; it just means we 've added your ‘ short ’ address form so you can post to and get off the list when you want to . |
| 18 | Before we left , she wrote her phone number on a beer mat and in the car park she slipped it to Werewolf before she put her crash hat on and fired up the engine . |
| 19 | Now the AEEU will ballot on whether to take up the offer . |
| 20 | There will be one optimum pitch setting which gives the maximum blade RPM and this is the ideal point to aim for when setting up the model . |