Example sentences of "[adj] and [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A major recession makes innovation risky and discourages it , but in such a period the more adventurous entrepreneurs see the opportunity to profit by investing in new innovations . |
| 2 | Banks have little desire to underwrite — it is risky and demands lots of precious capital . |
| 3 | There is little to be gained from refusing to do so , but if you object to the warning for some reason , you should make that clear and pursue your rights under the appeals procedure . |
| 4 | Mike dragged me clear and carried me into the house . |
| 5 | Your skin is like creamy blossom and your eyes are so clear and grey they can see into the soul . |
| 6 | The servant fought his way clear and delivered their drinks ; George grunted , Agnes smiled and shifted carefully on the sofa . |
| 7 | She hopped clear and opened her wings and in one sudden jump was up on the bare branch . |
| 8 | ‘ It was only intended as a short-term measure , ’ Schaffer objected , ‘ to keep the valley clear and give us the best possible chance for a manhunt . ’ |
| 9 | This is extremely patronising and helps no-one least of all the playwright . |
| 10 | She recalled singing in both operas at Boosback as a 16-year-old and says she was amazed to be given the female lead in The Beggars ' and only three weeks in which to learn the words and music ! |
| 11 | Well , yes I mean he says yes , yes he does say about that , he says that he has no doubt that there was a historical and said there were two Moses . |
| 12 | People come up to them daily and thank them for helping with ‘ the best thing that 's happened to the valley in decades . ’ |
| 13 | I notice that you ‘ suggest ’ that he bathes daily and cleans his teeth regularly but does he actually do anything with these suggestions ? |
| 14 | She lifted off a heavy daily and brought it to me . |
| 15 | Continue to weigh yourself daily and mark your weight into the chart each day . |
| 16 | In the legal context , we need to feel that the prohibitions of laws , in the way they are defined and in the way they are applied , are justifiable and influence us all equally ( or , again , if they do not , that they discriminate on acceptable grounds ) . |
| 17 | If you forget , the helicopter will resume flying crabwise and give you a fairly gentle reminder . |
| 18 | Failing that , make Punch a monthly instead of a weekly and charge us more . |
| 19 | I have to work at keeping slim and limit my favourite food , a Cuban recipe of fried bananas ! |
| 20 | diplomatic rather than strident and wanting her own way and doing it in a very obvious way . |
| 21 | All of them give you fair warning of their character by deliberately making themselves conspicuous and waving their bushy tails . |
| 22 | I have no idea how I was , although Jack and my relieved director assured me that the audience had just been coolly first-nightish and we , the cast , had stayed calm and thawed them into real pleasure and ultimate Rejoycing . |
| 23 | At this moment it was difficult to recall how quiet , calm and determined she had been . |
| 24 | She was quite calm and told me to get a watch and try and time how far apart the pains were . |
| 25 | His stomach was churning but he knew he could elude her if only he could remain calm and call her bluff . |
| 26 | If you feel that the doctor regards you as an overanxious or ‘ difficult ’ parent , then try to stay calm and state your case clearly . |
| 27 | He had spent three weeks since his wedding trying to remain calm and continue his studies , but with the disturbing picture of Tess always in his mind . |
| 28 | The pirates could not believe it , but Silver remained calm and changed his plan quickly . |
| 29 | She gives her half-laugh and tells me she does n't know how old people generally are when they get married . |
| 30 | One significant measure that any mother with a colicky baby should take is to stop smoking and get their partners to stop . |