Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] [pron] [art] " in BNC.
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1 | Yeah but they said we ca n't charge you for it he said we sell a new tube or sell you a new tyre he said we can charge you but we ca n't charge you labour . |
2 | There are also times when we need to ensure that we understand what is being said , and this can be done by asking simple questions or making comments which help elucidate or develop what the counsellee is saying , such as , ‘ So you think that … ’ , or ‘ You mean that … ‘ , or even ‘ I 'm not sure that I follow what you mean … |
3 | It has traditionally been argued , particularly by judges , that they do not make decisions , but , instead , they simply apply the known law to new facts or declare what the law is in cases of uncertainty . |
4 | He had never , before , seriously thought that she would get beyond the occasional sisterly peck on the cheek , or allowing him the privilege of listening to her troubles . |
5 | I have done nothing — absolutely nothing ! — to compromise your professional integrity , or to lose you the respect of your colleagues . |
6 | And they 'd come up and wait them but I 'd make them a cup of coffee or a cup of cocoa or something like that , there were n't coffee then cos we could n't afford coffee we used to have cocoa or make them a mug of tea . |
7 | You can freeze these buns or make them the day before and keep in an airtight container . |
8 | I love it knitted in three or four strands of fine polyester thread in a mixture of colours for a really light and summery confection , or make it very plain and simple to wear with my latest love , a pleated double jacquard skirt in light summery yarn ( or make it a two-ply wool for warmer wear ) . |
9 | You know , perhaps if you straightened up on the side , or made it a bit more symmetrical , so that I know how to improve it next time . |
10 | And if you 're worried in case anyone in the family has drunk out of a cup her husband used , or sat on the same loo seat or given him a friendly kiss , relax . |
11 | However , as shown in the following extracts , many cultures regard land as incapable of ownership by human beings , or award them a form of tenure quite at variance with the Western tradition . |
12 | If we can write back to somebody , or send them the CD or shirt they want , we will almost certainly have them for life . |
13 | When you call , Butlin 's will make a provisional booking and ask you to send in a booking form , available in a Butlin 's Holiday World Breakaways brochure or send you a copy . |
14 | An application is not necessarily unreasonable because it is inconvenient for the addressee of the application or causes him a lot of work or may make him vulnerable to future claims , or is addressed to a person who is not an officer or employee of or a contractor with the company in administration , but all these will be relevant factors , together no doubt with many others . |
15 | We argue about whether everyone has a right that the state protect him from assaults by other citizens , or provide him a decent level of medical care , or guarantee his security from attack by foreign powers . |
16 | There was unemployment going about and the man that had a certain job at making certain things were n't to keen to show the apprentice what to do or give them the recipes . |
17 | Either let your hair dry naturally or give it a quick blast with a diffuser/dryer . |
18 | As we discuss the changing role of the traditional high-street off-licence , it is all too plain that none of the first six customers have browsed or bought wine or done what the market research says they should be doing . |
19 | His sisters did n't tell him about their books , or show him the new ones that they were writing . |
20 | If you ever feel uncomfortable , please tell me or show me the stop sigh . |
21 | Sadly , this representation of our salvation has been the source of the rift between two historic Communions as both have misheard or misunderstood what the other has been trying to say . |
22 | But he made one tell him and immediately he had explained or shown one the fallacy of one 's doubt . |
23 | Maybe Angy had offered to show her some more of her work , or lend her a book or something . ’ |
24 | You may wish to inform a specialist group of people , or give them a reward or an incentive . |
25 | The spherical objects are very fragile and must be guided by Steg , to do this he must either nudge them or give them a quick blow ( erm … yes , fair enough — Ed ) . |
26 | But this time can you concentrate more on what you are going to do with your body to actually tell people via your body or give them a good idea of exactly what you mean |
27 | Often bosses ignore workers or give them the silent treatment — a negative , no-win situation for all concerned . |
28 | How would be persuaded or give them the right image . |
29 | ‘ People say play a half-fit Gazza , or give him a game for just a quarter of a match . |
30 | They may also write letters to Sinterklaas setting out what gifts they would like to receive , or do a drawing or give him a small present . |