Example sentences of "[prep] [verb] [noun] around [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The point is that it is not just a case of drawing circles around thinkers whose stance one may happen to approve . |
| 2 | THE pastime of hurling plates around tavernas is now frowned on by Greek authorities . |
| 3 | McIver ( 1987 ) describes that in retailing customers were persuaded to forgo the service provided by the friendly corner store and take on the labour of pushing trolleys around supermarkets because they made gains through cheaper prices and a wider choice of goods . |
| 4 | Essentially , it outlines means for getting France around EC laws while paying lip-service to federalism and political union . |
| 5 | Gene Miles , who along with Dean Bell , has provided the solidity for Wigan to batter opponents into submission so often this season , explained the significance of the December get-together : ‘ The injuries were clearing at the time of the team meeting and we put everything into winning games around Christmas and New Year . |
| 6 | Lord Caithness said the case was being adequately dealt with by the Department of Transport marine accident investigation and Lord Donaldson 's inquiry into shipping safety around Britain . |
| 7 | Elbows for taking pipes around corners . |