Example sentences of "be put [adv prt] by the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The capital for the fund would be put up by the three governments . |
| 2 | When , at the end of July and the beginning of August 1943 , four RAF raids practically wiped out the centre of Hamburg — Germany 's second city — in fire-storms , killing some 40,000 people , rumours spread that unrest had had to be put down by the police and SA or Wehrmacht , and that there was a ‘ November mood ’ — an allusion to the revolutionary mood of November 1918 — in the Reich which would rise up against the unbearable air raids . |
| 3 | He declined to postpone his visit to Argentina , expressing confidence that a military rebellion which had begun there on Dec. 3 [ see p. 37913 ] would be put down by the government of President Carlos Saúl Menem , whom he thanked for sending two Argentinian frigates to the Gulf . |
| 4 | Others may be put off by the complicated forms . |
| 5 | Nor does Pearce believe up-and-coming managers should be put off by the apparent decline in moral standards of business . |
| 6 | The concept of indirect discrimination was , according to the councils , at first unfamiliar to police , who also saw no reason why black candidates might be put off by the former question three — which asked the country of origin of spouse or lover 's parents . |
| 7 | Do n't be put off by the fact that you ca n't rock and roll — nor can I — full tuition at beginner standard is included . |
| 8 | Moreover , educated young Catholics were likely to be put off by the party 's style of opposition , which could often appear even more obsessed with sectarian symbolism than the Unionists were . |
| 9 | Do n't be put off by the thought that this is no job for the novice — not everything in surveys is a matter of technical knowledge . |
| 10 | Girobank also makes loans , with the attraction for people who might be put off by the image of conventional banks that the transaction is entirely postal . |
| 11 | Manville refused to be put off by the objections . |
| 12 | I have heard it suggested that there is some danger that prospective buyers might be put off by the idea that their units have been used in this way . |
| 13 | That way if you 're really keen you can learn something worthwhile — and if you 're just messing about you 'll be put off by the price . |
| 14 | Cavers should n't be put off by the recent radiation scare , according to the National Caving Association . |
| 15 | Again do n't be put off by the appearance of the test piece , washing is the answer . |
| 16 | Readers interested in social policy should not be put off by the disciplinary context of geography : in many respects present-day geography is the next-door neighbour of social policy studies . |
| 17 | Visitors should not be put off by the modern appearance of this roof , nor by the notice on the gate to the abbey field which indicates a slight trek back along the lane to Abbey Farm to pick up the key to view St Leonard 's Church , Kirkstead . |
| 18 | But do n't be put off by the remains of a crashed enemy aircraft which paid a visit during World War Two . |
| 19 | Unfortunately it is very likely that among the men and women best qualified by talent , temperament and experience to become MPs many would be put off by the conditions imposed by the STV on the winning and the retention of a seat . |
| 20 | Do n't be put off by the bewildering choice of reading . |
| 21 | When you look inside try not to be put off by the decor — if it 's hideous , you can always redecorate . |
| 22 | • Do n't be put off by the fact that you have to control the purse strings — it is n't too difficult and leaflets are available from the Inland Revenue and the DSS . |
| 23 | Do n't be put off by the two sets of coordinates . |
| 24 | So please do n't be put off by the title , it says Help the Aged , I ai n't going in there ! |
| 25 | There is no need to be put off by the name , for in fact database systems are simply computerised filing cabinets . |
| 26 | If you are interested , above all do n't be put off by the thought that you are too old/young/weak/unskilled etc . |
| 27 | And it wo n't put its hand in the fire , as it will be put off by the heat as it approaches it . |
| 28 | Do n't be put off by the delicate appearance of this cake , but do allow plenty of time for the separate pieces of icing to harden well before assembling them all together . |
| 29 | BEER enthusiasts have been told not to be put off by the ‘ folky ’ image of Darlington 's Small Beer Festival . |
| 30 | Do n't be put off by the cover but do read ! — this is a book for all of us . |