Example sentences of "[conj] [vb base] [pron] [noun sg] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He wondered if they had some other sort of beam they could train on him , which would make him forget things , or make his attention wander . |
| 2 | We may at our discretion and without prior notice terminate or suspend your right to use your Card . |
| 3 | She adored the game so much , Luke only had to shift his weight or touch her mouth to get her to do what he wanted , and she was so competitive she would bump anyone , at first even riding off ponies on her own side . |
| 4 | Suppose I want a baby or want my IUD removed ? |
| 5 | One bullet in the wrong place can cripple you for life or send your blood gushing on to the pavement . |
| 6 | Of particular importance are providers of debt finance , who through powers contained in loan agreement covenants may prevent the directors from disposing of particular assets , for example , or restrict their ability to raise further debt or to pay dividends . |
| 7 | She had not removed his hand from her arm , or let her arm fall to make his hand fall too ; so he moved his hand to cover hers . |
| 8 | The exercise of skills in the workforce as a mature returner has been a rewarding experience in so many ways but I never expected it to test my personal standards or challenge my courage to stand up against what I believe is wrong . |
| 9 | Hardy Amies and other designers lend or give me evening wear . |
| 10 | Also , a woman could find plainness confirmed , or watch her beauty decay . |
| 11 | Or get her doctor to tell her where to go . |
| 12 | But do n't expect your travel insurance to pay up unless you 're injured or get your luggage damaged in the storms . |
| 13 | Or get your father to run us out and taxi back . |
| 14 | Presumably trying to move a leg or an arm or get your mouth to move . |
| 15 | ‘ Where an Act of Parliament confers upon an administrative body functions which involve its making decisions which affect to their detriment the rights of other persons or curtail their liberty to do as they please , there is a presumption that Parliament intended that the administrative body should act fairly towards those persons who will be affected by their decision . |
| 16 | fidget with your hands , shift from foot to foot or find your voice quavering ? |
| 17 | Nor must he scratch his head or allow his gaze to flicker , even momentarily , to the fleshy white mounds bulging over the slashed neckline of her blouse . |
| 18 | The practical difficulties of nursing a sick relative can be very great , but Pitkeathley agrees that it is often the emotional upset of having to bath a previously fastidious mother , or pretend your father has spilt his tea when the bed is wet , or simply having to make all the decisions for a once strong parent , which cases the most upset . |
| 19 | A worthwhile person is always confident : he does not feel uncertain about the effects of his actions or doubt his ability to do the right thing . |
| 20 | If you 're reluctant to ask the school for support , contact your local child or family guidance centre or ask your GP to refer you to a child psychologist . |
| 21 | Remove the breasts and thighs from the turkey carcase — or ask your butcher to do it for you . |
| 22 | Call , or ask your agent to call , and you can be sure of service second to none . |
| 23 | If you feel specially stressed , you could go to relaxation classes , or ask your doctor to arrange counselling for you . |
| 24 | Or ask your seller to obtain and let you have office copies , which will almost certainly be an obligation under the contract . |
| 25 | She must be mated again , and the first mate has to guard her or risk his groundwork going to benefit another . |
| 26 | While patients dependent on alcohol who suffer withdrawal are given sedation and heroine addicts receive opiate substitutes , only tobacco users are expected to go ‘ cold turkey ’ or leave their ward to smoke . |
| 27 | If you are not satisfied with your new car for any reason within 30 days or 1,000 miles , you may exchange it or have your money refunded . |
| 28 | If he disagrees with any part he can have it rectified or removed by agreement or have his dissent recorded and his own version put alongside . |
| 29 | ‘ Or have his mind made up for him . ’ |
| 30 | Oh yes or have it slide tied , you were n't allowed to have hair that 's not . |