Example sentences of "[v-ing] it [adv prt] [prep] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | or bulking it up with scouring powder |
| 2 | Usually she got through cutting it up by fantasizing that she was Christian Barnard saving the life of Francis Bacon or Lucian Freud . |
| 3 | that 'll be a point , taking it down without breaking a brick . |
| 4 | Egged on by Rodrigo 's old enemies , the Ordonez , he again pronounced a judgement of exile — this time backing it up by confiscating all El Cid 's lands and goods . |
| 5 | Both operators are currently battling it out by making special offers on their primary rate connection charges . |
| 6 | The Queen is very quick at picking up a clue and following it through without giving the game away . |