Example sentences of "[adj] [noun sg] for us get " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ It is quite a major coup for us to get such a prestigious contract , ’ said Mr Doug McCue , aged 43 , of Park Lane , Darlington , one of the five co-operative owners . |
2 | The franchise system was a good way for us to get into thatching as it dispensed with the need to endure a long apprenticeship , gave us a six-month intensive course teaching all the rudiments of thatching , and provided contracts and a source of cheap materials . |
3 | At the end of my little phone session , I 've one last in the bag , hi Mick , Peter , as I said I 'd give you a bell in January , do you think it 's a good time for us to get together now , yes , Oh great , O K , I 've got . |
4 | Well the only thing is that I hope that the next generation that is coming along now will appreciate what has been done for their generation because it took a long time for us to get what we wanted for our children and now with our grandchildren are coming along I hope the town will improve with their growth . |
5 | Surely the ultimate prize of motivating and supporting a wide cross-section of the communities of Wales to care for their local environment in a practical way is sufficient incentive for us to get our collective acts together ? |