Example sentences of "[to-vb] [adj] you do [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The letter should explain that you have the right qualifications , and say that you are willing to learn those you do n't have : you may be a competent typist , for example , but need a few hours to learn how to use a word processor . |
| 2 | Noel ran onto the platform and said : ‘ The last ex-Italian prime minister 's speech was so good I 'm going to repeat it in Maltese to make sure you do n't miss any of it . ’ |
| 3 | It 's obviously important to make sure you do n't take on more than you can afford . |
| 4 | To make sure you do n't cry over spilt milk , Miele seal base units all round , including the top and that 's before putting your worktop on . |
| 5 | It includes the latest Purple Airways information , to make sure you do n't get mixed up with Royal flights . |
| 6 | ‘ Oh , he 's heard you 're chasing the five grand and wants to make sure you do n't know something he does n't . ’ |
| 7 | To make sure you do n't come to any harm . ’ |
| 8 | It is a car in which driving becomes a pleasure rather than a necessity ; much thought has gone into providing conveniences such as a service interval indicator ( which tells you when you car needs servicing ) and an automatic check panel ( to make sure you do n't run out of oil etc ) . |
| 9 | There is a limited number of places so , to make sure you do n't miss out , fill in the coupon on page 216 and return to us without delay . |
| 10 | But , just to make sure you do n't jump to any more ludicrous conclusions , I 'd better make it clear that I do n't ever intend you to get away from me . |