Example sentences of "[to-vb] [adv] [noun sg] or [verb] " in BNC.

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1 Suitable ward-based projects give the student opportunities to set up traction or to practise orthopaedic procedures .
2 This is particularly important in a three-act ballet where any temptation to display dance ‘ for its own sake ’ can lead to the introduction of divertissements merely to fill in time or show off all the dancers in the company , but is not concerned with the unfolding of the story .
3 It was found that single daughters , as carers , were under greater pressure to give up work or take part-time employment rather than remain in full employment ( Wright , 1986 ) .
4 3.1.4 to carry out work or do anything whatever comprised within the Landlord 's obligations in this Lease
5 Mechanical tillage ( apart from rolling ) is designed to turn over soil or break down clods into tilth crumbs of a suitable size .
6 It was so much more businesslike to spread out needlework or write letters sitting at a table .
7 Once the school has formed the relationship many companies will be prepared to take on sponsorship or allocate funds .
8 From time to time , too , native fishermen would anchor in their sheltered bays to take on water or ride out storms .
9 While Gainsborough was becoming enfeebled , nothing was being done outside Ealing and Independent Producers to bring on talent or set up new centres of production strength .
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