Example sentences of "and [noun pl] [verb] [prep] we " in BNC.
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| 1 | The same factor may also account for the variation in amplitudes and frequencies noted by us and by Sunshine . |
| 2 | We had sergeants and inspectors jumping on us for the least little thing and very often trying to get us into trouble , whereas young fellows learning the job , what we needed was assistance . |
| 3 | In the event of a cancellation either for one or all persons named on the booking form , we will levy our scale of cancellation charges , which is based on the estimated expenses and losses suffered by us as a result of cancellations . |
| 4 | Much of this information is gleaned initially from press statements and newsletters sent to us specifically for this purpose — we never thought that a ‘ Share Holding ’ in a particular society was a prerequisite to reporting their affairs . |
| 5 | Day to day , a jumble of hopes and fears pour upon us . |
| 6 | Either chemists , pharmacists and medical practitioners should be totally amoral and provide patients with any drug they want — including fatal poisons — to use as they wish , or else we have got to be prepared to take the moral stands our consciences and beliefs press on us . |
| 7 | I was glad he chose to wear it , for otherwise , in his shirt-sleeves and braces walking between us , it could have been mistaken for an arrest or at least a ‘ helping with inquiries ’ and the last thing I wanted was a street riot . |
| 8 | We were placed near the dais on d'Aubigny 's right ; the conversation , the strange accents and oaths washed around us like water . |
| 9 | Outside the city we passed by a refugee camp where white-faced , unsmiling boys and girls gazed at us through the railings . |
| 10 | The sail was only too short , and after rounding Toward Point , we steamed slowly into Rothesay Bay , whose shipping and surroundings brought to us manifold reminders of city life : it was a strong contrast to the quiet of the Arran hills towering heavenward above the encircling wreaths of mist . |
| 11 | Our collection of children 's books and toys grew with us and outgrew us until it dominated our lives . |
| 12 | For all we knew it could have been 12 feet , since the weather was so bad at the top we could see no further than someone wearing a ski anorak and wellingtons sitting beside us . |
| 13 | Several of Arkan 's soldiers jostled us on to the street and having made their fists and revolvers known to us , said : ‘ Arkan is the police here . |
| 14 | ‘ Is this him ? ’ she asked pointing to a sober gentleman in a bowler hat and pin-stripes coming towards us . |
| 15 | Others , like the kestrels , learned to live with Man and others learned like us to avoid him . |
| 16 | The scene is continually changing , and from dawn to dark an endless procession of men and women pass before us , intent on business or pleasure . |
| 17 | 7.3 You will indemnify us against any and all loss , costs , expenses and liabilities caused to us whether directly , or as a result of the action , claim or demand of any third party , by reason of any breach by you of these conditions or of any terms or obligations on your part implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1979 , by the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 or by any other statute or statut-ory provision relevant to the order or to goods or work covered thereby . |
| 18 | Village leaders and schoolteachers worked with us to spread the word about the benefits of immunisation . |
| 19 | Totally isolated from our own culture for long periods , we became vulnerable to forgotten times and tribes re-awakening within us . |
| 20 | Immediately after we have seated ourselves , Kim 's sons and daughters come to us like honeyed fairies , gazing amorously into our eyes and asking questions about where we have come from and would we like to see their rooms . |
| 21 | Despite all our scientific study of the physical world , one can still look with wonder at the panorama of ‘ ordinary ’ objects and events presented to us by our senses and can still — indeed should — ask the basic question : ‘ What is it all , fundamentally ? ’ |