Example sentences of "a [noun] [verb] [conj] it " in BNC.
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| 1 | The present unsatisfactory state of the law relating to VAT could mean that VAT paid by the tenant may not be recoverable , and therefore the tenant should consider amending such a provision to provide that it will only pay VAT on such sums where it is first presented with a valid VAT invoice in the tenant 's name . |
| 2 | Ex hypothesi there is at this stage a case to answer and it would , in our view , be an abuse of process for the prosecution to discontinue without leave . |
| 3 | His helmet was a bit dented and it had lost its feathers but otherwise he was all right — just a bit dizzy that 's all . |
| 4 | The colours were a bit faded and it looked like no one had rearranged or replaced the pictures in the case for some time . |
| 5 | The year may have started a bit show but it finished with a flourish and we have achieved a tremendous recovery along the way . |
| 6 | By the end , of course , they were thoroughly enjoying themselves because they 'd had a bit to drink and it was a jolly convivial evening . ’ |
| 7 | It 's just the pocket really let's turn you round a bit see if it hurts it 's just the way it is I 'm afraid see if we can open it up and spread it out a bit . |
| 8 | ‘ to fall within the principle , not only ( 1 ) must there be a necessity to act when it is not practicable to communicate with the assisted person , but also ( 2 ) the action taken must be such as a reasonable person would in all the circumstances take , acting in the best interests of the assisted person . |
| 9 | We could accept a lower parity as part of a decision to join because it would be coupled with the disciplines of the exchange rate mechanism . ’ |
| 10 | Commenting on the falling pound , he said : ‘ We could accept a lower parity as part of a decision to join because it would be coupled with the disciplines of the exchange rate mechanism . |
| 11 | So , we set objectives and sub , subsequently planned a budget to ensure that it 's successful . |
| 12 | It is a defence to show that it was necessary for the defendant to enter the plaintiff 's land . |
| 13 | A more explicit example of a contract suggests that it should contain three elements : |
| 14 | The kind of smile a snake makes before it unhinges its jaws and swallows an egg . |
| 15 | That , just have a look to see if it looks okay . |
| 16 | Let's have a look see if it 's been rewound , yeah , mm actually you might not have to on that , that might just be there , oh dear he 's throwing a strop up there |
| 17 | Welcome back : In a few minutes we 'll be visiting the Victorian mansion that is n't finished yet , and has just been given a grant to ensure that it never will be . |
| 18 | Teacher : Shall we try and find a brick to see if it will float ? |
| 19 | Marian heard a quick intake of breath from Allen , the sound a horse makes when it is about to bolt . |
| 20 | We want to catch the floating voters and show that a vote for the Liberal Democrats is a vote wasted as it would help put Mr Kinnock in at No 10 . ’ |
| 21 | He 's obviously doing it to keep a rhythm going and it certainly seems to work . |
| 22 | And then came the bier , its front draped with a shawl to indicate that it carried a woman , which perhaps accounted for the general meagreness of the proceedings . |
| 23 | It was a pleasure to discover that it had escaped the sort of wholesale restoration so commonly carried out in the earlier part of this century . |
| 24 | This score is so inspired and obviously such a pleasure to play that it never seems to receive a really disappointing recording . |
| 25 | Bert knew that Mrs Tremayne wanted a fence repaired and it seemed an excellent opportunity to use his sudden free time by visiting Four Winds . |
| 26 | and her ooh give them a ring see if it 's ready yet ! |
| 27 | ‘ It does n't take a psychologist to see that it 's you who 's running . ’ |
| 28 | A bailiff had found a pig wandering where it should n't and , according to city regulations , had promptly cut the animal 's throat . |
| 29 | 1.15 In Gregory 's case the plaintiff , who was injured in a way that could have been avoided by wearing a seat belt , suffered a 40 per cent total reduction since he was also travelling as a passenger in a car knowing that it had defective brakes . |
| 30 | But if it 's a question of a child feeling that a parent thinks that it 's important , and feeling that parents are interested in what they 're doing , then that I would have thought was beneficial . |