Example sentences of "[art] [noun] i [vb base] [vb pp] " in BNC.

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1 And there is a sense in which this applies , but although I can appreciate his point that seeking a good reputation may well dominate the practical order , if it were also to dominate the activities I have designated ‘ second-order ’ then it makes nonsense of the possibility of ‘ disinterestedness ’ , enjoying something for its own sake .
2 The activities I have tried have been successful , and I shall try many more . ’
3 Hill said : ‘ This is the opportunity I have worked for and I would like to thank the team for putting their faith in me .
4 ‘ It 's hard to believe such a vivacious personality is lost to us ’ , ’ Dysart was quoted as saying 'and harder still to accept that the stand I have taken against terrorism may have brought about her death . ’ ’
5 We 're able to put up most of them , while the remainder I 've sent round to The Beach Hotel . ’
6 I 've only got the base I 've lost the top .
7 They are heading for a gathering at a place I can not see on my map , but they seem content with the direction I have chosen .
8 I know that I went there when the change I have spoken of must have been already complete .
9 The support I 've got now is not really professional .
10 erm I 'm very sad to be leaving Oxford , I 've very much enjoyed working here , and it 's been good to work for a council with such a high commitment to H I V , and to fighting Aids , and erm I very much the support I 've had from the committee and I hope it will continue erm in this way .
11 Now , on the board I have listed some possible targets .
12 Or half a can of paraffin , if you 're anything like most of the scouts I 've met .
13 My Lord I think it 's right that that it 's clear from the discussions I 've had with Mr that the plaintiff is going to be in the witness box for some considerable time and I think if your Lordship 's had an opportunity to read the witness statement , seen the areas of dispute , the nature of the the fact that arised and had a look at some of the documentation , it would be much er er a much speedier process than it would otherwise be .
14 Skirts have gone so much shorter — you 'd hardly believe the hems I 've taken up .
15 And , even if it were just an American issue , how can one claim to represent American art properly in the period when women 's work often led the way without including some of the artists I 've mentioned .
16 Songs are the lifeblood of pop music , and all the artists I have represented have been heavily involved in songwriting .
17 I know lots of people ca n't understand that , one of which is my accountant , but I feel I must put something back , it 's the only way I can feel comfortable about all the money I 've made . ’
18 Then there 's the money I 've made at the races .
19 ‘ So this is how you spend all the money I 've lent you , ’ I said , and do you know what — he really did blush at that .
20 Do n't let's worry about the money I 've brought in …
21 I 'm always short of money , she needs such a lot of extra things , you would n't believe the money I 've spent on bedding , laundry , special chairs , clothing .
22 ‘ Kenny Dalglish could buy them both in a week with the money I 've spent in a couple of years on a rebuilding job .
23 The money I 've spent on cars , I mean
24 ‘ All the money I 've got .
25 ROS : ( Hurt , desperately ingratiating ) I-I bet you all the money I 've got the year of my birth doubled is an odd number .
26 Cos I 've I 've thought about a kit before but for the money I 've got I could n't do what I really wanted .
27 All the money I have earned over the years has gone — in some cases I do n't why or where — but the fact is that at the age of 40 , I have no savings .
28 Of all the hedges I 've seen they 've been about eighteen two foot , about that far apart
29 This not being the case I have benefited much from the peace and quiet and from the fresh air .
30 We would also hope that , should there be a need in the future to make a decision in Council regarding application for such a byelaw , you , the members , will give proper consideration to the views I have expressed on behalf of the ro responsible dog ownership group .
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