Example sentences of "[coord] [v-ing] [noun sg] over the " in BNC.
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1 | The rhizome should be planted at a depth of about an inch with loose , unpacked sand or planting medium over the growing point . |
2 | The rampant sexism of the climbing and walking fraternity over the last 50 years has left a whole generation of older women with the legacy of being expected to have the white-bearded , old sod 's tea ready for him on the table when he comes home from a fabulous day out on the hills . |
3 | Chalon picked his way nervously among the throng , tossing his head and splattering mud over the feet of more than one unwary pedestrian who was too slow to get out of the way . |
4 | The wider system is generally responsible for allocating the resources of people , equipment , facilities , including the design of the calm forms which are used to complete the procedure within each section ; setting the rules governing the eligibility of individuals for certain expenses ; and exercising control over the procedure in the widest sense . |
5 | ‘ A certitude , ’ said Leo , gesturing with his glass and sloshing whisky over the carpet . |
6 | Examples include : touching , throwing a stone which hits someone , tripping up , kicking , and throwing beer over the victim ( Savage ( 1990 ) 91 Cr App R 317 ( CA ) , which the Lords approved ) . |
7 | The move by the Scottish Office follows widespread and mounting concern over the use of knives in attacks . |