Example sentences of "[verb] [adv] [to-vb] by [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Nor could he avoid reminding Charlotte of the hopeful turn Colin 's case had taken — a turn to which she had made a significant contribution — while her niece 's plight seemed only to worsen by the day . |
| 2 | Here it is enough to note the invariable practice of including in a partnership agreement ( Clause 26 ) a provision which requires an outgoing partner , or his representatives , to join in a continuation election under s113 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 upon being requested so to do by the continuing partners . |
| 3 | This exercise is rendered easier to perform by the fact that Charles is not lying beside her to observe and ask ironic questions about it . |
| 4 | Hector had run ahead to hover by the front door , whining a little . |
| 5 | Move right to belay by a shallow corner . |
| 6 | when directed so to do by the police constable ( or the traffic warden ) in the execution of his duty . |
| 7 | ‘ when directed so to do by the police constable or the traffic warden ) in the execution of his duty ’ . |