Example sentences of "[verb] to [pron] [subord] [verb] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | To maintain that , since the ‘ biological ’ is always presented to us as mediated by the ‘ social ’ , the ‘ biological ’ is nothing and the ‘ social ’ is everything , would once again be idealist sophistry . |
| 2 | Bateson recommended , for example , that the sources of modern poets such as Auden should have the same scholarly apparatus applied to them as used for ( say ) Spencer , so long as Auden 's sources were investigated " with at , least as much thoroughness and intelligence as Spencer 's receive . " |
| 3 | It 's easy here , Hilary , Monica and Yvonne are more like your mates than your mum , it 's easier to talk to them than to talk to my mum . |
| 4 | We accept responsibility for ensuring that all component parts of the inclusive holiday which you book with us are supplied to you as described in this brochure and to a reasonable standard . |
| 5 | I felt not so much introduced to him as invaded by him . |
| 6 | It sometimes takes more courage to say no , I do n't want to you than to get into the fight yeah . |
| 7 | These will probably range from ephemeral paperbacks to more substantial tomes purchased for your studies at college , as well as others probably given to you as presents on special occasions . |
| 8 | Sometimes I braved the elements and went out to the garage and thought about a hosepipe on the exhaust of the car , but I was never brave enough to face real oblivion , although when I went to bed at night , I used to refer to it as slipping into oblivion . |
| 9 | In making those recommendations they made clear they took into account the recommend the representations made and views expressed to them whilst complying with the statutory requirement that they should aim to recommend the European parliamentary constituencies with as nearly as possible equal electorates . |