Example sentences of "[verb] [pron] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We learn that Cosroe is trying to get the throne from his brother , and we are constantly reminded of this fact : ‘ To crown me Emperor of Asia ’ . |
| 2 | When he looked up and turned to greet me Gyggle 's real profile showed the beard off to even greater effect and teased me with its diversity . |
| 3 | ( Those who have heard me sing will be in no doubt about the outcome . ) |
| 4 | Father Fitzpatrick told mourners at St Mary 's Church in Rasharkin : ‘ You , who are of the parish , have often heard me say that the spirit of evil — the devil — is rampant in this world of ours . |
| 5 | I thought you 'd heard me answer his knock on the door as soon as you went in there . |
| 6 | Let us imagine that Big Ted , having heard me talk about this point , is trying to explain it to Little Ted in the pub afterwards : |
| 7 | You 've heard me talk about him . ’ |
| 8 | In photography , I tend to work with clients who 've heard me talk or seen my work , so they know my agenda . |
| 9 | ‘ If — as you seem to think — I 'm not — exclusive , then does n't it also figure that experience might have taught me discernment , selectivity ? |
| 10 | You have taught me discipline and I 'm sure I will be able to serve her . " |
| 11 | Its very existence guarantees them life . |
| 12 | The museum also houses a stuffed creature dubbed Bowes ' answer to Dr Dolittle 's Push Me Pull You . |
| 13 | Thus it could be alleged that we are all vulnerable to this power , individuals having little control over their lives , in the shadow of a powerful and looming state which offers them protection and a set of civil/political rights , the main being to elect representatives in return for their acquiescence . |
| 14 | After ballots of parents , 215 schools have so far opted out : but another 2,000 are known to be keen to do so , given that grant-maintained status offers them money and freedom . |
| 15 | And he offers them money . |
| 16 | It asserts that women 's social position offers them access to aspects or areas of reality that are not easily accessible to men … |
| 17 | A political process that offers them power over their own lives ? |
| 18 | I had had a sudden image of Syl bringing me breakfast in a bed which we had shared , and I heard myself saying aloud , ‘ No ! ’ |
| 19 | While they were bringing me food , I wondered whether to pick up a handful of the little men and throw them to their death . |
| 20 | This rejection at least served the purpose of bringing me face to face with the uncomfortable fact that I was now without a job and almost without an occupation . |
| 21 | He 'll go on bringing me cigarettes ( if he does n't I sha n't ask him for them ) and food . |
| 22 | We went to see them horses remember ? bloody screaming ! |
| 23 | European … and British winners … and how we loved to see them smile |
| 24 | And what a sight it was to see them day after day , night after night , huddled in corners , crowded around drinks machines , arguing and agreeing , debating and disclaiming . |
| 25 | But the reserves were playing next day at Guildford : an opportunity to see them play was too good to miss . |
| 26 | Would you like to see them Sue ? |
| 27 | My experience in England has led me to the conclusion that most people are unable to see me whole . |
| 28 | Some people are waiting to see me fall on my ass . |
| 29 | It 's funny , but as me , my mum and dad , all piled into the back of the ambulance , I remember thinking it was a shame it was so early in the morning and there was n't anyone around to see me go . |
| 30 | Behind her she heard Emilia say , ‘ I think the child will be quite desolate to see me go . |