Example sentences of "[verb] [noun sg] ' [noun] " in BNC.

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1 That would be like looking underneath the world to see Atlas ' shoulders holding it up .
2 He followed Trent over the rail on to the dock , prodding him with the tip of his knife : ‘ We go jus ' leetle way in the jungle , leetle dog . ’
3 An almost universal game was ‘ Soldiers ’ played with a stalk of plantain : [ ‘ Let's play soldier ' s ’ ] was the usual invitation to play .
4 The second document , which covers Excise and Inland Customs , details improvements in Customs ' provision of information ; lays down specific standards on replying to enquiries ; provides clear advice on how to complain ; sets standards on how Customs will deal with complaints ; and clarifies the policy of reducing business ' burdens by simplifying and standardising regimes .
5 I do n't know if I will ever forgive Madness ' fans : they took away my beloved Morrissey .
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