Example sentences of "it is [adv prt] [prep] [pers pn] [to-vb] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ We have now given the police and the courts powers , it is up to them to use them . ’
2 look into this erm we always consult with the water authorities on any planning application and it is up to them to say whether there should be flooding or not .
3 It is up to them to put a high priority on bringing arrears quickly under control .
4 First , it is up to them to ensure that " an effective system of medical audit is in place " ( DOH 1989 : 6 ) and agree its overall form with the profession locally .
5 It is up to them to make the first move . ’
6 It is up to him to ascertain how far he wishes to travel and by what route .
7 it is up to him to make sure the best available tools and techniques are introduced and used .
8 If he does not , then it is up to him to resign , which avoids any problems with unfair dismissal and allows us to recruit a new chef who will start with a clear idea of his position and responsibilities .
9 We have a signal when we are going for them and it is up to me to go in and score .
10 Shearer revealed : ‘ I 'm getting marked very tightly these days , but it is up to me to combat that .
11 Barlow said : ‘ It is up to me to keep Neil out of the side and prove the manager wrong .
12 As we have so much control in forming a horse 's habits it is up to us to teach it good ones ; and not through our own lack of thought or knowledge , or want of kindness and sensitivity , impair the horse ; or even worse , teach it such bad habits that its life will be a misery to itself or others .
13 ‘ Oldham like to attack but then naturally there is a chance they can be caught out at the back so it is up to us to exploit that . ’
14 ‘ Apparently , it is up to us to uphold the high standards of Riverbank . ’
15 It is up to us to bring the levels of professionalism we were used to into this club . ’
16 Mike said : ‘ It is up to us to keep a finger on the environmental pulse of the plants and to seek continuous improvement .
17 It is up to us to ensure they get the right information about our hobby .
18 Beauty does not lie in our path , thought Davide , as he walked on ; it is up to us to make it , to find the harmonious balance , and the pleasant story .
19 It is up to us to encourage them to come forward with ideas , then follow them up .
20 Now it is up to us to get customers back . ’
21 If so , I think it is up to you to state them .
22 So it is up to you to see that this does not happen , by creating circumstances in which they can continue to develop their relationship ‘ which his mother has every right to expect to be an on-going one , even in her old age .
23 Matilda stays where she is and it is up to you to see that she behaves herself . ’
24 It is up to you to choose the definition by which you wish to live your life .
25 So again you see it is up to you to do , deal with it .
26 If you know that a slightly longer sweater will make you look slimmer and you want to look that way , it is up to you to examine the diagram before you knit and work accordingly .
27 It is up to you to put them in the mood you want .
28 The philosophy maintains that it is up to you to take initiatives and through so doing to refuse to be bored .
29 It is up to you to take charge .
30 The ideas are limitless and it is up to you to spare a few moments when on holiday to notice what is growing around you and press some interesting pieces that you will be able to use on your return .
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