Example sentences of "in [conj] [vb infin] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Under item 4 , the Policyholder must be unable to engage in or give attention to ANY KIND of profession or occupation .
2 This means you can have the advantage of a bank account , viz. cheque book , statements , automatic cash dispensers , with the added advantage of accruing interest on any monies in your building society account and being able to pay in or withdraw money on Saturday mornings .
3 You do n't have to leap in and pass judgement or give advice immediately .
4 It is often associated with a group of scholars in the USA known as ethnomethodologists : because they ( — ists ) set out to discover what methods ( — methodolog — ) people ( ethno — ) use to participate in and make sense of interaction .
5 Special librarians are not just information managers That would imply that any MBA could come in and manage information as well as managing production or finances .
6 We 'll be inviting people to come in and do pre-West End shows , small operas , small musicals , er concerts , films , you name it .
7 This means you can pay in and withdraw cash or cheques , at any of our branches or at our self-service banking machines ; issue standing orders and direct debits to pay club subscriptions etc , at no cost — however often you use them .
8 So you think that it would be inappropriate to say look this is a particular place set aside , a lot of people will use this and they do n't want to come in here the majority do n't want to come in and breathe cigarette smoke , so do n't smoke .
9 Are there natural pauses in the flow of language which give the viewer time to let it sink in and take shape in the mind ?
10 If necessary he would break in and take possession .
11 Now I suppose this is just appealing to my sense of power or something , being able to walk in and take charge and in a minute or two they 've settled down and they 're not panicking because you 've arrived and all their burdens are on your shoulders and they do n't have to worry any more because the doctor 's there … this I find profoundly satisfying as long as I can , in fact , cope with what 's happening .
12 He knew only too well what would happen ; no doubt his stepfather would have the daily help to come in and take care of him , but as far as the business was concerned , it would likely be whipped from under him by the many land sharks who would prey on the defenceless old man without the slightest compunction .
13 The resolution went on to state that " any attempt by [ the PLO ] to sneak in and take control of the process in any way will result in the termination of the process and Israel 's withdrawal from it " .
14 Ershad met with senior Army officers who informed him that they were unwilling to step in and take control of the country .
15 If a cork dries out , shrinkage occurs and air and moisture can seep in and spoil wine .
16 It seemed it might be one of those nights when frustration would creep in and undermine Villa 's supremacy .
17 ‘ Why do n't you pop in and see Syl and say hello to his mother ? ’ suggested Lili , malice flickering in her bright face .
18 While this weekend 's open afternoons ( 2–5pm today and tomorrow ) are aimed at spreading the word about croquet and encouraging people to join in and have fun , potential members , including families , will be welcomed whether they want to simply play for singular enjoyment or to national or international standard .
19 I beckoned her to come in and have coffee , but she shook her head and tapped on the glass again and mouthed the words , ‘ I want you , ’ like a trapped goldfish .
20 Now if we are able to work out what happens , then of course we can relay that information to the major relief agencies , whom we would hope could then step in and provide food before the famine occurs .
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