Example sentences of "[Wh pn] [verb] [conj] [vb base] their " in BNC.
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| 1 | It may be argued that this is an appropriate restriction , since the law catches only those who disseminate or broadcast their propaganda on a wide scale , and not those whose correspondence is entirely private . |
| 2 | Both terms are allowed to be used on the label by all Champagne manufacturers , although in general only growers who make and sell their own Champagne take advantage of this . |
| 3 | There are mothers and daughters who can talk freely about sex , and mothers who send or accompany their daughter to the doctor to get the Pill , as Tracy 's mother had , but they tend to be the exception . |
| 4 | The judge sums up briefly to the jury , who consider and announce their verdict . |
| 5 | The growing independence of their children , at each successive stage , can be a matter of concern rather than joy for those who over-commit and over-identify their lives with the nurturing of dependent children . |
| 6 | Some scientists would still maintain that science is neutral , and it is the politicians who select and implement their inventions in particular ways and who should therefore shoulder the blame for undesirable consequences . |
| 7 | It is a skilled sport , best done by people who understand and admire their quarry and are fit enough to pursue and outwit it . |
| 8 | Sadly , there are distinguished theologians who try and persuade their readers otherwise . |
| 9 | A combination of means-tested assistance being withdrawn as income rises , together with an increased tax bill , has created a particular disincentive for those of the poor who try and improve their own position by personal effort and initiative . |
| 10 | While the practising lawyer never quite achieves the joyful incomprehensibility of the Parliamentary draftsman , who takes most of the abuse on our behalf , the legal profession is none the less largely guilty of producing deeds that carry no thought for the people who instruct and finance their preparation . |
| 11 | Magistrates are being urged to get tough on landlords who harass and intimidate their tenants . |
| 12 | ‘ What is particularly alarming is that bullying is on the increase among young primary school children , many of whom threaten or thump their peer group en route to and from school , ’ |