Example sentences of "[noun sg] or [noun sg] around the " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We did not have enough heart or bravery around the penalty area where it matters most against a team that was committed and strong . |
| 2 | If the bags are full of rotting food , or there is a smell or filth around the place , then more action may need to be taken , but the first priority is establishing what the person concerned feels , before asking ‘ Would it be helpful for someone to come in and give a hand with tidying up ? ’ |
| 3 | One was not moving either weight or air around the countryside . |
| 4 | Unusual soreness or redness around the mouth , nose or eyes . |
| 5 | No , I soon thought , not for me hang-gliding or white water canoeing or push-biking around the Himalayas or starring in parent/teacher bloody and painful , and of course exciting , rugby matches ! |
| 6 | Put metal or plastic around the sides of doors . |
| 7 | Take a small piece of glass , lay a circle of acrylic sealant or putty around the edges , and press it firmly to the floor , putty side down . |
| 8 | Prevent snow and ice damaging upright conifers by winding twine or netting around the branches to keep them upright and in place . |
| 9 | If it had happened to anyone else , to any of her friends , half their garments would now be lying under glass or dust around the floor . |
| 10 | The hand driller could always drill wet , with perhaps a twist of straw or rag around the jumper to prevent the water splashing , except in holes inclined upwards into which water could not be introduced . |