Example sentences of "over [subord] " in BNC.

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1 None of them was more enthusiastic to turn on the heat and get the thing over than General Douglas MacArthur , the ‘ United Nations ’ commander in Korea , who was at pains to point out he had ‘ no direct connection with the United Nations whatsoever ’ .
2 But no sooner was that battle over than a new one began — on two fronts .
3 The batsman failed to survive the over though , Gooch managing to hold onto a slip catch .
4 A week later , poor Walsh was involved in another traumatic final over as Pakistan despatched him for 14 to win off the final ball .
5 A 6′ 4″ natural athlete from Eastbourne who spent the winter slumming it as a ski-guide on the slopes of Meribel , he completed the over when Jones limped out of Lancashire 's victory quest at Hove , then proceeded to halt the charge with a career-best 5 for 54 .
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