Example sentences of "of [noun sg] [conj] [modal v] [verb] it " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you have the type of hair that can take it , try to leave hair to dry naturally , without heat , scrunching it with a little mousse . |
| 2 | She used to make him a cup of tea and used to drink it herself . |
| 3 | Men maintained some contact with their place of origin and might remember it in their wills . |
| 4 | Theory X is the theory that the average human being has an inherent dislike of work and will avoid it if he can . |
| 5 | ‘ Applying that test , and bearing in mind that there are persons on the fringes of subversion that may make it difficult to draw the line ’ , the Commissioner has been satisfied that the Home Secretaries ' warrants have always been justified . |
| 6 | There is no need for the Bill and for the hours of debate that will accompany it . |
| 7 | Is this a man who prates of mercy and would deny it another for his own sake ? |
| 8 | ‘ Why do n't you include some women who can talk sensibly — some who 've heard of feminism and can spell it ? |