Example sentences of "and [verb] the big [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | BNS was established at Pontypool in South Wales post-war , and became the biggest nylon producer in Europe . |
| 2 | That was the boy 's job , not a very pleasant one too because he had to — one of the hardest jobs I reckon , and the least paid — he had to cook the food and coil the big rope which was a nasty job , especially in the summer when the jelly-fish were about ; they used to sting the hands and he 'd get a rash between his fingers . ’ |
| 3 | Pulling on the reins with one hand and pushing the big horse with the other , she backed him straight into the drunken lout just as he flung the cloak aside . |
| 4 | Carolyn Henderson finds out how pint-sized performers can take on and beat the big boys . |
| 5 | She did a business course at weekends , stayed in Huddersfield during the week , paid for friends and helpers to stay there too , and hired the big factory machines . |
| 6 | I will also introduce a few grains of hemp into the swim along with the maggots to try and bring the bigger dish onto the feed . |
| 7 | ‘ 'Ere , you went and ate the biggest bit of cake . |
| 8 | As she set up her tables and put the big kettle on to boil , she made a point of taking Annie aside . |
| 9 | At this , Angel One taunted him , baring his own teeth and imitating the big dog 's snarl . |
| 10 | But there was a big door , well I used to get in the entry from , with an ordinary key , used to go up the b up the op big opening and open the big doors from the insides , you see what I mean , for the rest to come in . |
| 11 | Pete ran ahead and opened the big glass doors as he usually did and Mum lifted him up to press the button for the lift . |
| 12 | Kenneth stood , lifted the stalk of the sun-shade and opened the big parasol , casting a shadow over Janice and Rory . |
| 13 | But now , in the light of David Bowie 's recent solo record deal , we must put aside such frivolity and pop the big question . |
| 14 | Jeans salesman David Fish says the correct number should not be hard to remember if 501 wearers simply turn round and examine the big letters printed on their backsides . |
| 15 | It may be human nature to dread each turn of the decade , but it 's equally so to grin and celebrate the Big Birthday when it comes . |
| 16 | The doctor or unit or hospital that can shout the loudest and wave the biggest shrouds in front of TV cameras on the look-out for ‘ human interest ’ stories gets the money and the staff . |
| 17 | As I tottered away I paused and addressed the big man 's back as he prepared for his next victim . |
| 18 | It creates power , it cocks your wrists to the swing plane , puts you into the same position at the top every time , and stretches the big muscles of the back . |
| 19 | He found it on the far side , punched the red button and watched the big metal doors start to move . |
| 20 | They ran quickly over the snow and pulled the big sledges from the ship onto the ice . |
| 21 | He opened his own salon in 1923 and hit the big time in 1935 , when he designed the wedding dress for the Duchess of Gloucester . |
| 22 | Instead , she sat up and looked the big rascal right in the eye . |
| 23 | Locate the offices of Arthur Kobold Publications by twelve noon and win the big cash pay out . ’ |
| 24 | ‘ We get a foreign bird to fly into our nest and lay the biggest egg of all time . |
| 25 | Nigel , always ready for action , leapt up and seized the big jug of water . |
| 26 | The pilot , frantically trying to avoid disaster , felt his craft tilt and knew the big rotors were going to hit the gatehouse before they actually did . |
| 27 | They went down in the lift and crossed the big reception hall . |
| 28 | They provide the bulk of the expertise , and carry the biggest amount of responsibility , in respect of these aspects of the marketing mix . |
| 29 | The wind was screaming and shaking the big windows , and Thomasin Darling had to shout . |
| 30 | How the SAS dared and won the big battle for the desert |