Example sentences of "up [conj] [verb] [pron] to the " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | A quota is established by dividing the total number of valid votes by the number of members to be elected plus one , and rounding up or adding one to the quotient . |
| 2 | The hon. Member for Rugby and Kenilworth stood up and praised it to the heavens — they all did , calling it the flagship of their policy . |
| 3 | Now , though , she was sitting in the dressing-room , not even sure if she could persuade her legs to stand up and carry her to the stage . |
| 4 | Suddenly the official got up and took me to the lift . |
| 5 | When he stabbed and lightly wounded the driver , they tied him up and took him to the settlement . |
| 6 | The steak was ready and Matthew dished it up and took it to the dining table . |
| 7 | One woman derelict told her that after living with three husbands for twenty-five years she had decided to give them up and devote herself to the task of viewing the Cathedrals and Abbeys of the British Isles . |
| 8 | Then they stand it up and show it to the world . |
| 9 | He strode to her , picked her up and carried her to the bed . |
| 10 | He picked her up and carried her to the stairs . |
| 11 | He said as much when he got up and drove me to the airport . ’ |
| 12 | Amy helped him up and showed him to the door while Kath stripped off her gown and gloves . |
| 13 | Right , I think er , everyone 's had a good say from both sides , and I would like to sum up and put it to the vote . |
| 14 | Oh put it down here I 'll cut it up and give it to the birds . |