Example sentences of "[adj] and [verb] [pron] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ 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 . ’ |
| 2 | If you forget , the helicopter will resume flying crabwise and give you a fairly gentle reminder . |
| 3 | But this kind of stimulus neighbourhood he engineers point of view is actually extremely interesting and give you a hell of a lot of job satisfaction because you are getting the youngsters really involved in what it 's all about . |
| 4 | So I think they 're right to be suspicious , and it 's right for those people who feel they have a role it 's up to them to make it appear interesting and to show them the relevance . |
| 5 | But in reality this is precisely the approach that is most likely to set Europe aflame and leave it a burning ruin . |
| 6 | Managed to let him know about our Social and sold him a book of Christmas Draw tickets . |
| 7 | The schoolmaster then spent an endless period fussily sorting out his things — extracting a folded newspaper and a small bag of plums from his case , arranging the case on the rack , examining the seat minutely for anything unpleasant and giving it a brush with the back of his hand , folding his jacket and his jumper with ritualistic care , adjusting the window in consultation with the lady , but without reference to me or to the young Swede , getting his case down again for some forgotten item , checking his hankie , readjusting the window . |
| 8 | It was liking someone one minute and hating them the next . |
| 9 | Bought over the Post Office counter , postal orders are both traceable and give you a counterfoil to prove they have been sent . |
| 10 | Bought over the Post Office counter , postal orders are both traceable and give you a counterfoil to prove they have been sent . |
| 11 | Bought over the Post Office counter , postal orders are both traceable and give you a counterfoil to prove they have been sent . |
| 12 | This sets him apart from the ordinary and gives him a reason for living . |
| 13 | A recent development in the USA and the UK has been the attempt to make libraries more visible and give them a national identity , by creating national library symbols or logos . |
| 14 | She was much disgusted and sent us a postcard saying she was developing webbed feet . |
| 15 | Her brother was disgusted and called her a filthy collaborator , but at least the Englishman was safe . |
| 16 | If we want to keep the best scientists and the best engineers in this country , we 'd better do two things : we 'd better attract them with good pay and we 'd better train them right and give them the proper facilities . |
| 17 | ‘ Yes , Piper , he wants you to get yourself , and your bagpipes , over there as soon as possible and play him a tune . |
| 18 | We never rested five minutes that he did not fall asleep and gave us a little nasal music , and which hindered me nothing so fully as I wished to have done . |
| 19 | Put it on low and leave it the night and day cos it was left on for a week once was n't it ? |
| 20 | Q : We paid for our holiday in Paphos , Cyprus , in January , but 36 hours before we were due to leave our tour operator , Saga Holidays , rang to tell us the Roman Hotel in Paphos was double-booked and to offer us the first week at another hotel which was , in our opinion , inferior . |
| 21 | Or just complete and send us the application form overleaf , and we shall send your membership card and pack within 28 days . |
| 22 | Or just complete and send us the application form overleaf , and we shall send your membership card and pack within 28 days . |
| 23 | Or just complete and send us the application form overleaf , and we shall send your membership card and pack within 28 days . |
| 24 | gave me a C yeah and said improved greatly from the last showed much better in his work and really trying hard and gave me a C. |
| 25 | That game in the fascinating title run-in is on April 12 , just six days before the Gunners ' Coca-Cola Cup final against Sheffield Wednesday , but Graham pledged : ‘ United will be expecting us to play just as hard and do them a favour — and we will do our best . ’ |
| 26 | I am horrified and wish him a very quick recovery . ’ |
| 27 | One thing er pu puzzles me a little and gives me a little difficulty , that is erm the addendum refers to an invitation to all baptised members . |
| 28 | Thus the subordinate finishes up feeling good and gives himself a stroke , the manager loses and collects a discount for his pains . |
| 29 | It is actually very good and gives you a choice of nine languages including French , German , Afrikaans , Italian , Portuguese , Slovak , Spanish , Tswana and ZULU . |
| 30 | In fact , many felt its power had become too great and thought it no bad thing when it was forced to close , I believe in 1932 or 1933 . |