Example sentences of "[conj] [vb base] [pron] the " in BNC.
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1 | 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 … |
2 | 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 . |
3 | You can freeze these buns or make them the day before and keep in an airtight container . |
4 | If we can write back to somebody , or send them the CD or shirt they want , we will almost certainly have them for life . |
5 | His sisters did n't tell him about their books , or show him the new ones that they were writing . |
6 | If you ever feel uncomfortable , please tell me or show me the stop sigh . |
7 | Often bosses ignore workers or give them the silent treatment — a negative , no-win situation for all concerned . |
8 | How would be persuaded or give them the right image . |
9 | Or at least tell him how to get there , or give him the money to get in when he did get there , or at least lend him a map with a cross marked on it , or give him an address . |
10 | When the guarantee is released , or you get the deposit back , you must help us to cancel the guarantee or give us the deposit . |
11 | When the guarantee is released , or you get the deposit back , you must help us to cancel the guarantee or give us the deposit . |
12 | When the guarantee is released , or you get the deposit back , you must help us to cancel the guarantee or give us the deposit . |
13 | When the guarantee is released , or you get the deposit back , you must help us to cancel the guarantee or give us the deposit . |
14 | " An applicant who is not an individual natural person " means bodies either corporate or incorporate which the law recognises as having a separate legal persona . |
15 | Here , adult contributions might be reasonably elaborate , in that they might add new information or extend what the child has said . |
16 | ‘ the rule is that no one is bound to answer any question if the answer thereto would , in the opinion of the judge , have a tendency to expose the deponent to any criminal charge , penalty , or forfeiture which the judge regards as reasonably likely to be preferred or sued for . |
17 | Erm I do recognise some faces , I know some of you recognise me and eh cos we 've done quite a lot of things together , but this afternoon what I 'm going to tell you about is how I fit in with Council , I do n't think any of you know that or know what the Local Government Unit is . |
18 | Nor do we ask the poet to combine the roles of priest and sage , or to enlighten us with revelations , or teach us the morality on which we should base our lives . |
19 | ‘ to furnish to them … any information in his possession or control which the Treasury … may require for the purpose of securing compliance with or detecting evasion of this Act : ’ |
20 | These can themselves be productive of problems for the people concerned , or they may affect the kind of advice or counsel which the social worker should offer . |
21 | We seriously need someone like Jack Charlton who not only knows what he s doing … he is his own man and does nt cling to pathetic stereotypes — or do what the press think is best . |
22 | or see what the others want to do |
23 | ‘ Or have I the dubious distinction of witnessing a rare performance ? ’ |
24 | She knew that , even as she knew that , whatever price had to be paid , she would rather pay it than deny herself the overwhelming need coursing through her . |
25 | We can also recognise a letter , character or figure from just a part of the whole , or even a collection of dots that approximate what the letter should look like . |
26 | Six times a year , Microsoft Systems Journal brings you timely technical insights and experienced advice on the development topics that interest you the most . |
27 | " Electives ' , as they 're sometimes called , enable you to narrow your focus of study onto those specific subjects/classes that interest you the most . |
28 | There are certain things in there that say what we can and ca n't do , and certain things that say what the band can and ca n't do , ’ says Marshall . |
29 | Advent signals values : that God loved us so much that he was willing to enter upon an adventure that cost him the death of his Son . |
30 | A series of injuries slowed his progress but ultimately , it was attitude that cost him the chance of blossoming into a great player . |