Example sentences of "[prep] [pron] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In expanding their empire , the British had habitually sought out local agents through whom to impose their authority , and though these arrangements often broke down after the initial period of contact , sometimes they did not . |
| 2 | Meanwhile as hospitals wait for the first evacuees … surgeons say they 'll work for nothing to save the sight of a ten year old bosnian boyu . |
| 3 | What could be more stable than for nothing to change ? |
| 4 | They have to work for nothing to get the job done . |
| 5 | I wanted my old friend to be there ; I prayed for nothing to have changed . |
| 6 | One need not know about them to hold them out as a threat . |
| 7 | I have written about them to show that spiritual journeys and beliefs are legitimate , fruitful ways of exploring the world and to encourage writers to go ahead with this kind of exploration if they so wish . |
| 8 | The Homunculi do not allow anyone to see the oracle unless invited.The adventurers will need to keep their wits about them to get past these pests . |
| 9 | There 's usually just enough rightness about them to make you feel guilty but not quite enough to stop one feeling resentful and baffled as well . |
| 10 | Yeah , he had to borrow the money off me to do that |
| 11 | Sometimes this is very sensitive — such as the details of complicated family or personal difficulties , and at other times it is as simple , yet vital , as whom to contact is the Home Help calls and receives no answer to the doorbell . |
| 12 | Bring the parcels to the table for everyone to open . |
| 13 | Almost before we 'd begun to really talk , visiting time was over and they were ringing the bell for everyone to leave . |
| 14 | Then , when the show was over and it was time for everyone to wake up and go home , they opened up the roof — the whole thing rolls back to one side . |
| 15 | These are organised by the WI for everyone to enjoy . |
| 16 | THERE 'S white knuckle excitement a-plenty plus other themed rides for everyone to enjoy — and Pioneer Playland , the largest indoor play area in the country , is just great for the kids . |
| 17 | Whether planning a day trip , a weekend away from it all or a relaxing holiday , NOTTINGHAM and NOTTINGHAMSHIRE have something for everyone to enjoy . |
| 18 | Remember — wild flowers are there for everyone to enjoy , so do n't pick any |
| 19 | This is also the time for everyone to enjoy an extra special dinner . |
| 20 | A major battle re-enactment , living history , Renaissance music and dance , a jester , traditional street games , a medieval market , magicians , jugglers , puppets and more — there was something for everyone to enjoy . |
| 21 | Her normal pattern of working with this type of activity is for everyone to undertake the same task . |
| 22 | The Prince calls for everyone to realise that it is time to take adequate stock of such landscapes , our collective effect upon it and our responsibilities towards it . |
| 23 | Oh , oh , well he 's still reversing , he 's waving his arm about for everyone to overtake him but , he still sits in the same position oh dear |
| 24 | ‘ I ca n't see any need for everyone to wait around , ’ said Jack hastily . |
| 25 | He leaves a grieving wife and a — ’ Here he hesitated just enough for everyone to notice , ’ — a fine son . |
| 26 | Thatcher never laid out her ideal world for everyone to shoot down — she and her cronies unveiled it bit by beautifully packaged bit . |
| 27 | They will be conscious of the camera but if this is something they normally do , and if you handle the occasion unobtrusively , allowing some run-in time for everyone to settle down , you can get useable examples of language in action . |
| 28 | The aim is for everyone to finish together . |
| 29 | At the flat there were drinks parties and little dinners every week , which irritated me , as I had to wait for everyone to finish filling the air with their thoughts on the latest novel before I could go to bed on the sofa . |
| 30 | And I thought blimey , he 's a mongol , you know , when you 're looking at them , and then I was looking at the nurses and waiting for everyone to say something , and nobody said nothing . |