Example sentences of "[noun] content [pron] with [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Rock of Pakistan contented himself with keeping watch for that bit longer . |
| 2 | The authors contented themselves with noting that things might be improved by more flexible and continuous transfer ( and not only at age thirteen ) , by the introduction of General Certificate of Education courses in the secondary modern schools , and by the creation of comprehensive schools . |
| 3 | Crouching , Yeremi contented himself with firing his bolt pistol at the athletically shifting targets . |
| 4 | ‘ The investigation will continue , ’ Owen contented himself with saying . |
| 5 | Rose contented herself with stealing half of Evelyn 's breakfast and stamping on her foot , but her heart was n't really in it . |
| 6 | Aware that his intended , ‘ I , sir ? ’ would have met with the invariable bark , ‘ Yes , you , sir , ’ Thiercelin contented himself with looking staggered , which he was . |
| 7 | Thiercelin contented himself with asking , ‘ And did you believe that ? ’ |
| 8 | Supporters of this option claim it reinstates the spectacle of demo-cracy , while critics content themselves with pointing out that it is currently used in Iceland , Bosnia , and parts of Turkey . |
| 9 | Some parts of Bull 's activities are viewed as more important strategically for France than others , an industry ministry official told Reuter , declining to give details , but noted that even in a nationally strategic sector like electronic components , France contents itself with owning 45% of SGS-Thomson Microelectronics NV , with Italy as an equal partner and a small private holding held by Thorn EMI Plc . |
| 10 | Some parts of Bull 's activities are viewed as more important strategically for France than others , an industry ministry official told Reuter , declining to give details , but noted that even in a nationally strategic sector like electronic components , France contents itself with owning 45% of SGS-Thomson Microelectronics NV , with Italy as an equal partner and a small private holding held by Thorn EMI Plc . |
| 11 | Lewis contented himself with saying that it was the race that would decide who was the best . |
| 12 | Later scholars contented themselves with trying to find an abstract basis on which gender might turn out to be logical after all . |
| 13 | Franky contented himself with strolling around with his blindfold still over his face . |
| 14 | Moreau fussed about like an old hen , whilst Karelius contented himself with nodding and grinning idiotically . |
| 15 | Karelius contented himself with raising his hat . |