Example sentences of "[coord] [adj] [noun sg] over [pos pn] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The analysis of intergenerational redistribution ( whether , for example , the generation now retired has had a better or worse deal over their lifetime than those currently in the labour force ) poses still more severe problems . |
| 2 | The interim government is not governing that country and does not exercise administrative or any control over its territory and population . |
| 3 | Sprawled on the floor with hands and feet tied and sticking plaster over his mouth was my friend Toby . |
| 4 | If you recognise a sag developing , stay confident in your transit and steal and instant lead over your competitors by staying on the line . |
| 5 | No matter how carefully they pointed out that areas of low pressure almost always bring rain and high winds and plenty of cloud , it did n't help at all when Station Commanders and Navigation Officers specifically wanted clear skies and good visibility over their targets . |
| 6 | It soon became clear that France 's tradition of ‘ assimilation ’ and centralised control over her colonies had won out over any real desire to share power with native peoples . |
| 7 | Grand Met maintains the leases give landlords better security of tenure and more control over their pubs . |
| 8 | A woman came and poured ointment over his feet . |
| 9 | A political heavyweight with far greater national name-recognition and fund-raising capacity than any of the six declared candidates , Cuomo was extpected to establish an immediate and sizable lead over his rivals if he were to announce his candidacy . |
| 10 | Someone had fainted and a woman was loosening his shirt and running water over his head . |
| 11 | She washed her face and smoothed cream over her skin . |
| 12 | Bridhe lifted the baby , slipped a magic coral and rowan-berry necklace over his head and walked sun-wise round the bed three times for good fortune , before taking the child down to the hall to present him to his father , to Eachuinn Odhar and the clansmen assembled . |
| 13 | When clear of the top of the T , finish off by passing the last but one wrap over your finger tip to form a loop , pass round again and slip the end through the loop and pull tight , and the elasticity will hold everything tight . |