Example sentences of "but it [vb mod] [be] up [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Institute has been given legal advice to the effect that there is a possibility that the defence of qualified or absolute privilege might be available , but it would be up to the courts to decide and the only way of finding out would be a test case . |
| 2 | Indeed , I could invite the Archangel Gabriel from Heaven — but it would be up to him whether he came or not ! ’ |
| 3 | ‘ It will probably take a few more days before we know the source , but it would be up to the Disciplinary Committee to decide whether it will be made public , ’ he said . |
| 4 | It is not known exactly how many pregnant women in the UK catch toxoplasmosis but it could be up to 1,400 cases each year . |
| 5 | ‘ We will bring the filmmakers and the properties together free but it will be up to the owner to negotiate a facility fee depending on the scale of the project . |
| 6 | Mr Small said : ‘ Our normal opening hours will be 9am-5.30pm but it will be up to the tenants ’ association if they want late night shopping . |