Example sentences of "with [pers pn] about [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | My parents were quite honest with me about things to do with sex , periods , etc . |
| 2 | Apple Computer Inc and Novell Inc have been discussing the possibility of a merger between the two companies according to the San Jose Mercury News Apple declined to comment on the report , and Novell denied it , saying that ‘ We 're always in industry discussions with them , but we 're not having discussions with them about merging , ’ but the paper says that the talks between Apple chairman John Sculley and Novell chairman Ray Noorda were a closely-guarded secret and known only by an elite group of senior executives at the two firms . |
| 3 | It is important for you to talk with them about AIDS , to explain the important facts and to answer any questions they may have . |
| 4 | An extremely ‘ permissive ’ parent , on the other hand , attempts to behave in a non-punitive , accepting and affirmative manner towards children 's impulses , desires and actions ; always to consult with them about policy decisions and give explanations for family rules ; to make few demands for household responsibility and orderly behaviour ; to present himself/herself to them as someone to call upon for help and company as they wish , rather than as an active ‘ disciplinary agent ’ responsible for shaping or altering behaviour . |
| 5 | Charles no longer bothered to hide his disappointment , but his salute was impeccable and he made a lot of noise with his about turn and exit . |
| 6 | I wanted to have a word with you about Yorick . |
| 7 | I agree with you about Battyburn . |
| 8 | I suddenly agreed with you about prizes and fame and the rest . |
| 9 | ‘ Yes , I want to speak with you about Piers . |
| 10 | And unless for some reason you had started a discussion with her about literature or mathematics , you would never have known the extent of her brain-power . |
| 11 | Second , his wife , Susanna Highmore , was also an intimate of Richardson 's and had correspondence with him about Leapor ( see below ) . |
| 12 | At home , she would argue with him about physics : |
| 13 | You will treat with him about Queen Margaret 's return to Scotland . |
| 14 | The teacher talked with him about balance and he able to tell her that one stick was heavier because it was longer . |