Example sentences of "[adv prt] [conj] [verb] [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Private individuals looking for a stockbroker to advise on or manage their investments may not know how to start . |
| 2 | You are obviously feeling down or doubting your abilities . |
| 3 | But as a result of other companies either closing down or reducing their workforce , employment in this area of industry has actually fallen . |
| 4 | If possible , try to relax , lie down or put your feet up , until the worst of the symptoms are over . |
| 5 | A ‘ smack in the mouth ’ will usually be sufficient , especially if the opponent then backs down or buttons his lip . |
| 6 | er you know express the dream in or express their feelings about it . |
| 7 | by dismissing her or subjecting her to any detriment which results in her dismissal or consists in or involves her demotion . |
| 8 | A parent may interpose in or dominate his or her child 's marriage to satisfy personal need regardless of the child 's feelings . |
| 9 | No matter what help or advice you need , call in or phone your local shop . |
| 10 | ‘ People do write in and offer their services ’ , says Christopher Nell , ‘ but I 'm not aware that we 've actually used any of they so far . |
| 11 | One minute I 'm skyscraper-high : which of the exciting variety of Robinas will I offer the station buffet as their dazzling new waitress ? — name your part , Bina 'll shine at it , I only have to waltz in and offer my services and they 'll fling open their arms in welcome . |
| 12 | Weeds too , join in and shake their waists , wave their long arms , flicking their hands — ; |
| 13 | ‘ You dig in and fill your boots while you can . |
| 14 | Personally , she thought it was fair enough if Connor had a small moment of glory before Jack , armed with the material in the briefcase beside her , hauled her in and finished her little investigation for good and all . |
| 15 | She rushed in and gathered her beloved hen to her , burying her face in its feathers , as the hen began to squawk with surprise and excitement . |
| 16 | Those of you who have not yet started the programme for the handicapped , please join in and spread our sailing skills to all . |
| 17 | Trying to awaken my slumbering festive spirit , I invited John to come in and open his present . |
| 18 | Luckily Andrew appreciated the state I was in and carried my skis while I walked down . |
| 19 | And perhaps the light from those ears of corn which are in just the right condition for her to lay her eggs , fluoresce in a particular manner , recognizing which from her own inward pre-patterned instincts , she homes in and deposits her eggs . |
| 20 | Once he confessed that he used to sneak in and watch his mother dressing . |
| 21 | Overseas exploration and colonial settlement opened up vistas of fabulous riches ; the existence of the barbarians could no longer just be taken for granted ; they had to be fitted in and given their proper place in the ordinary man 's picture of world geography . |
| 22 | At this low point I gave in and had my epidural topped up . |
| 23 | So he said alright so he come in and had his dinner so he said I said we ought to be going this week for a ride out instead of last week . |
| 24 | After they had gone in and resumed their grind in the usual places , Rose came out to him and said gently , ‘ You were terrible , Daddy , to make them go down to the lake . ’ |
| 25 | ‘ Let's go in and meet my cousin , your pupil . ’ |
| 26 | These parties of mine have become something of an institution , and I am expecting a large number of people to come in and give their comments on the results in various constituencies . |
| 27 | In that brief time , a fly may dart in and lay its own egg on it . |
| 28 | The male adult koel also mimics the plumage of its hosts : the crows are vigorously territorial and while they are chasing away the intruding male , the female koel can sneak in and lay her egg . |
| 29 | The Birmingham Region fully supports the C E C document and the amalgamation with the T & g , or any other trade union that will fit in and complement our organization . |
| 30 | Go in and get my money back . |