Example sentences of "[prep] [noun] be [vb pp] all [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Less pure grades of graphite were discovered all over the world but none had the structure of the Borrowdale type . |
| 2 | Ford ( 1988 ) by contrast believes that the insights of counselling are needed all along the way . |
| 3 | Small wonder that the presence of Guinness is felt all over Ireland ; for Guinness is fully interwoven in the fabric of Irish life , from the farmers who grow the barley to the many artists , musicians and sports people who enjoy the benefits of Guinness 's involvement in over 100 festivals and cultural events around Ireland each year . |
| 4 | It was here that Grandfather Denknetzeyan had spent many hours in deep contemplation while the seeds of revolution were scattered all around him , here that he spent his last moments in Moscow before setting out on that final and fateful journey to Petrograd . |
| 5 | Fragments of wicker were scattered all around the room ; a small pile of them marked the drain . |
| 6 | Apart from the problem of water being splashed all over the place , the dog may scratch the bath with its claws . |
| 7 | The prison , where some of the dissidents who opposed the Shahs rule were held by SAVAK , was painted up , the street were cleaned , pots of flowers were placed all along the main roads , birds in cages were hung from lamp posts , shopkeepers were given blue coats to wear . |
| 8 | Looks of surprise were exchanged all round them as he set an arm round Lachlan 's shoulders that stiffened and then relaxed ; and then the cheering erupted . |
| 9 | The publicity he gave to the idea in his paper was taken up by other newspapers and the example of Gloucester was followed all over the country . |
| 10 | Max Jacob was homosexual , trying desperately to look distinguished in his top hat , evening dress , spats and monocle , whilst Modi 's affairs with women were known all over the quarter . |
| 11 | Republic Day in January is celebrated all over India and in the grandest style ! |