Example sentences of "[adv prt] or [verb] [adv prt] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A third reason for isostatic anomalies is that there are dynamic forces present in the sub-lithospheric mantle which are capable of actively dragging down or pushing up the lithosphere . |
| 2 | It might be as straightforward as writing down or calling out an answer , pressing a button , etc. or it may be a task that requires manipulative skills such as wiring an electrical component or threading a needle . |
| 3 | ) The same may be said of the glissando , produced by rapidly drawing in or pushing out the slide . |
| 4 | Family breakdown is common and there are a large number of single parent families , with the result that many grandparents share in or take over the upbringing of their grandchildren and behave as parents to them . |
| 5 | The Egyptians gather in a line , thinking more of the cats than of putting out the flames , but the cats dart through or leap over the men and spring into the fire . |
| 6 | They are biological catalysts — other words they trigger off or speed up a process such as the break down of waste in an aquarium . |
| 7 | Their Game Genie gadget allows players to change the rules , speed up or slow down the action . |
| 8 | The S1 and S2 buttons on the GK-2 controller can be used to reassign the footswitches to hold , pitch up or pitch down an octave , control signal modulation or to start or stop the in-built sequencer ( of which more later ) . |
| 9 | She 's half-turned away , hanging up or taking down a dress from a hook . |
| 10 | If the law says that you must be compensated for any damage suffered , your neighbour will either have to pay up or cut back the tree . |
| 11 | In simple language , it is normally sufficient for the occupier to make reasonable endeavours to keep out or chase off the potential or actual intruder who is likely to be or is in a dangerous situation . |