Example sentences of "[pers pn] [verb] on [noun sg] of the " in BNC.
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| 1 | They refused to leave on request and attempts to eject them failed on account of the sudden arrival of reinforcements from the local station . |
| 2 | I lived on top of the sea , so the task of transporting the various fish home , and returning them if they were not suitable , posed few problems . |
| 3 | Shortly afterwards I was telephoned by Morgan Phillips , the general secretary of the Labour Party , to say that Randolph had issued a writ for breach of copyright and was applying for an injunction that very afternoon , and would I act on behalf of the Labour Party ? |
| 4 | ‘ I speak on behalf of the Labour Party when I say that it is not , and never has been , the duty or responsibility of either a local or education authority to promote homosexuality ... |
| 5 | Erm , when I speak , I speak on behalf of the whole Committee . |
| 6 | I got into the bathroom and took my blindfold off and I discovered on top of the cistern , an automatic weapon . |
| 7 | If it 's a good day , I feel on top of the world . |
| 8 | I felt on top of the world and could n't believe the heat . |
| 9 | He 'd got away with it as a result of a little snooping I did on behalf of the concerned insurance company . |
| 10 | My Lord m may I add one further matter , er , My Lord may I say on behalf of the family er the that your Lordship 's comments will be very gratefully received er , neither Mr or Mrs , although they 've sought recognition for what they 've done for their daughter , they did it out of their fond love for her but nevertheless having such a and such comment from your Lordship will be very , very good . |
| 11 | ‘ All I wanted on behalf of the team was the opportunity to qualify for the European Cup final off the back of our last two Champions League matches , ’ said the manager . |
| 12 | Can I book you to go on top of the bonfire |
| 13 | Who would who would want you to go on top of the bonfire . |
| 14 | Elizabeth , do you think on behalf of the forms committee you could do a tour around accounts and dig out the forms . |
| 15 | People who believe in the ancient chinese art of Chi-Dynamics say it 'll make you feel on top of the world . |
| 16 | I think it 's rather an island in in the middle of the ermerm cultivated land so if you stand on top of the Ridgeway and look down you can see the Harwell site standing out as a a green treed area erm compared with the corn all round it . |
| 17 | She campaigned on behalf of the National Union of Women Teachers , the Women 's Election Committee , the Open Door Council ( which aimed to remove protective barriers that restricted women 's employment opportunities ) , and organizations concerned with the welfare of women and children in developing countries . |
| 18 | I propose that Mr will make the opening statement and then I 'll turn to Mr and then Mr are you speaking on behalf of the Residents ' Association ? |
| 19 | If you decide on avoidance of the food , bear in mind that the child 's sensitivity may disappear in time . |
| 20 | But what were you doing on top of the Butcher Building , in Bill 's cab , rescuing me ? ’ |
| 21 | The most recent production was a four-minute cassette that she recorded on behalf of the Church Urban Fund for use in some 80 local radio stations . |
| 22 | His Mum had about four flasks she kept on top of the fridge . |
| 23 | He was interested in her and she felt on top of the world … |
| 24 | I refer to your fax of 24 May 1993 asking for comments/answers on various questions to enable you to reply on behalf of the Convener to correspondence he has received from Council Tax payers . |
| 25 | Bruce added : ‘ Our major task was the retubing of both Thomas Bach and Una which we maintain on behalf of the museum . |
| 26 | Now if you 've planted a seed or if you have n't planted a seed then are we in a strong enough position there to ask about the people we dis we discussed on completion of the er first appointment ? |
| 27 | When a right-wing revolt broke out against the newly-elected president portes Gil , the Communists , who were highly influential with the peasant Leagues , instructed them to fight on behalf of the government to help quell the uprising . |
| 28 | JUST WHAT Arsenal might have achieved in Europe this season must remain a matter for speculation , but as they sit on top of the Premier League today manager George Graham insists on thinking ahead rather than looking back . |
| 29 | While McLaren was in Hollywood attempting to raise money for his film , Branson and John Varnom took Lydon to lunch and , over pork kebabs , persuaded him to appear on Top of the Pops to promote the single ‘ Pretty Vacant ’ . |
| 30 | I saw a group last year that had a re-release go top ten ; they appeared on Top Of The Pops and they looked so old and so wrong . |