Example sentences of "[adv] [conj] [vb base] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is clear that male birds with more complicated repertoires can intimidate rivals more successfully and/or attract mates more readily . |
| 2 | How might such processes be affected in female readers ' responses to stories about males , which concern traditionally male interests and which frequently exclude them altogether or restrict them to a passive role ? |
| 3 | Institutional care is one part of a complex range of provision ; while it is right to reduce reliance upon it because of its toxic effects ( which are determined by the quality of care provided and not size alone : Huxley , 1991b ) it must be wrong to remove it altogether or reduce its scale or critical mass so that it ceases to be able to perform those functions which other services can not . |
| 4 | Many villages , especially in Persia , which have long been associated with highly sophisticated work , have either ceased weaving altogether or produce so few examples that they now have only an historic relevance to the contemporary scene . |
| 5 | A stressful circumstance is one with which you can not cope with successfully or believe you can not cope with successfully That 's the important thing . |
| 6 | It 's a great place for families , who either potter locally or sail together on day trips away . |
| 7 | If you feel you have been harassed or discriminated against in any way , you can raise the matter locally or use the network of Harassment Advisers who can offer support and guidance . |
| 8 | ‘ Curse this arm , ’ he said , ‘ I ca n't hold you properly or make love to you . |
| 9 | Serve the food properly or let me do it . ’ |
| 10 | I ca n't afford to take you out properly or buy you a proper Christmas present , or be able to tell you not to worry — I 'm twenty-eight years old and I 'm still living from hand to mouth like a bloody tramp . |
| 11 | Under the 1988 Act , such a statement may disapply or modify the application of any or all of the provisions of the National Curriculum for the pupils for whom the statement is made . |
| 12 | Another accident we had with an a wardrobe two of my lads had which was a funny one in retrospect but I some when you carry a wardrobe , funnily enough , the easiest way often if you 've got a tight corner , you know as you go round a corner in a staircase you 'll come from a landing and often turn right or turn left to go down , if you put it at an angle like that then you wo n't get it round the corner without catching the bannister . |
| 13 | When it happens , rub the fingers vigorously or plunge the hands into warm water . |
| 14 | Physical activities can also sometimes cause difficulties since restricted visual fields can make it difficult for a child to catch a ball , wield a bat effectively or aim at a goal . |
| 15 | Patrick Sutherland estimates that of 170 million farm animals in Britain ‘ about two thirds never walk on or eat grass ’ ( 1989 : 62 ) . |
| 16 | No leave your socks on , just take your trousers off , either leave your knickers on or take knickers off it 's up to you |
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| 20 | These will take place when the incumbents move on or retire . |
| 21 | Parties of chimpanzees congregate at fruiting trees irregularly spaced in both location and time and , since the animals eat small soft-bodied fruits in dense clumps , they can feed together and then move on or separate without producing an immediate over-exploitation of resources . |
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| 24 | Loads cabbage with plenty of butter on or sprout and broccoli |
| 25 | Yes , so you have to put a lot of , like , mousse on or make it wet , no not wet , it stings |
| 26 | Phone now on or pop in to see them at |
| 27 | Mount them on or recess them into a ceiling or down the side of a wall . |
| 28 | Stepping stones , for safety 's sake , must not wobble when walked on or accumulate slippery algae , so brush them regularly . |
| 29 | You must not admit to , negotiate on or refuse any claim unless you have permission from us . |
| 30 | You must not admit to , negotiate on or refuse any claim unless you have permission from us . |