Example sentences of "is up [prep] [pron] [verb] [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ We have now given the police and the courts powers , it is up to them to use them . ’
2 The Palestinians do , however , acknowledge signs of change for the better in US Jewry , Congress and the Administration , and that it is up to themselves to push them forward in much more effective ways than they have managed hitherto .
3 As we have so much control in forming a horse 's habits it is up to us to teach it good ones ; and not through our own lack of thought or knowledge , or want of kindness and sensitivity , impair the horse ; or even worse , teach it such bad habits that its life will be a misery to itself or others .
4 It is up to us to ensure they get the right information about our hobby .
5 Beauty does not lie in our path , thought Davide , as he walked on ; it is up to us to make it , to find the harmonious balance , and the pleasant story .
6 It is up to us to encourage them to come forward with ideas , then follow them up .
7 It is up to you to put them in the mood you want .
8 If so , I think it is up to you to state them .
9 He said : ‘ If you think I killed my cousin it is up to you to prove it .
10 Now this individual has passed his exam and it is up to you to get him through . ’
11 ‘ It is up to you to make him co-operative , ’ Azadi replied softly .
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