Example sentences of "[verb] [conj] [verb] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | He had seen him often enough on TV , and when you hate or love a person you know his face as well as you do your own . |
| 2 | It is a good idea to have a thorough scrub out , though , and if you can arrange to borrow or hire a power washer , the task will be easier . |
| 3 | One who inherits a title whilst a Member of the House of Commons or a candidate for a seat in it can remain or become a Member for only one month before disclaiming . |
| 4 | I like to cook recipes that foolproof , able to wait or take a moment to finish before serving . |
| 5 | Parliament would also retain the ultimate right to cancel or vary a part or the whole of Community law as it applied to the United Kingdom . |
| 6 | There was no rule of the charity that the accused had to hand over the notes and coins received or to maintain a separate fund . |
| 7 | Their whim can make or ruin a reputation . |
| 8 | They can make or break a chef . |
| 9 | Taking on a franchise can make or break a redundant executive |
| 10 | This is a very important stage in the development of a Rottweiler and the breeder can make or break a puppy at this stage . |
| 11 | Her annual garden party , for buyers of fleets of cars and trucks who dealt with her husband , was always a memorable occasion , reported upon in detail by the queen of the social columns of the Tollemarche Advent , a lady who could make or break a local hostess . |
| 12 | Not only does it influence whether or not you fork out the requisite 65p , it can make or break a band . |
| 13 | And allied to this are concerns about ‘ not getting the results ’ and about one 's reputation with colleagues in general , and especially with the senior staff whose opinion can make or break a career . |
| 14 | A scholarly opinion can make or break a picture , as in the case of a Saraceni which we sold in 1989 . |
| 15 | Because of our isolation , a shopkeeper 's demeanour can make or break a mood . |
| 16 | Jenkins was fortunate that he brought with him to the Home Office an intuitive understanding that it is how issues and incidents are handled , more than the policies which are decided upon , that can make or break a Home Secretary 's reputation . |
| 17 | Investment decisions made by just a few organisations can make or break a Supplier . |
| 18 | This and the social side , if any , is what can make or break a holiday . |
| 19 | Second to the influence of the priest or presiding minister is that of the person responsible for the music , for music can make or mar a service as powerfully as anything else . |
| 20 | It should also be remembered that anyone , married or single , who is maintaining or accommodating a dependent relative over 65 ( or a mother or mother-in-law on her own ) is entitled to claim a tax allowance . |
| 21 | to restore or create a regular toileting regime . |
| 22 | Instead buy , borrow or steal a copy of John Fuller 's Fewer ! ( 1974 ) , the real story of the emergence of Lassa fever in January 1969 . |
| 23 | The above is what you will need , and if possible buy , borrow or hire a moisture meter from a DIY shop . |
| 24 | Finally , if you do n't already have one , beg , borrow or buy a Swiss Army knife — with its corkscrew for wine bottles , bottle-opener for beer , can-opener for tins , knife to cut through the seal on metal whisky bottle-tops that revolve instead of snapping when you try to open them , screwdriver and wire-stripper for changing plugs ( and for removing insanity-inducing ticking clocks from the headboards of Stockholm hotel beds , etc ) , even a compass for navigating home in the small hours . |
| 25 | That 's another thing you see that that that today you had a a tin ladle and it ever the ladle sort of leaked or developed a hole in ti you did n't discard it and throw it away , you used to go and buy what was called a , which was two little tin washers with a little bit of , I ca n't remember if it was f a fabric or or rubber , two pieces and you put one on one side and one the other and then a little screw and bolt went through , nut and bolt went through it and tightened it up and that stopped your leak , and that ladle then lasted a lot more a lot longer time . |
| 26 | It is an offence to demolish or to alter a listed building unless listed building consent has been obtained . |
| 27 | The House also has the power to admonish or issue a reprimand to those in contempt . |
| 28 | You are still responsible for the SPR and should address the problem(s) listed or ask a user with SPR SSR CONTROLLER privilege to ‘ force ’ another user to accept it . |
| 29 | You have tried to either update a product which has already been registered or to register a product which has already been registered . |
| 30 | Obviously , the pupils would want or need a boarding education , and the reasons for that preference would have to be stated — on all this , the Report was embarrassingly vague . |