Example sentences of "on [conj] [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Only 18 to 25 per cent of the survey sample relied on or had their income topped up by the then supplementary benefit . |
| 2 | Their aim is to meet potential master licensees and joint venture partners and two franchises on offer are Fantastic Sam 's International Inc , and Magicuts Inc , For more details call Mrs Mickey Boxer or Stephen Lynch on or fax them on |
| 3 | The main focus of your audience 's attention will be the backdrop and the stage , and , on or near it , the audio-visual point and the speaking lectern . |
| 4 | However , there are certain variations in sexual behaviour which have a direct bearing on sexually transmitted diseases and the likelihood of passing these on or acquiring them . |
| 5 | Getting ICL to comment on or explain anything much is a fruitless task , but counter-arguments are easily marshalled to the chorus of derision that has greeted the aftermath of the acquisition . |
| 6 | Nick Skelton and John Whitaker ‘ performed ’ as the male strippers Chippendales — but for once more people wanted them to keep their clothes on than take them off ! ! |
| 7 | I slid Lewis 's helmet on and cut myself off from the world . |
| 8 | Sandra : I turned a tap on and damped it down . |
| 9 | It was a long while before I could even change her nappy , and putting clothes on , you had to disconnect all the wires , put the clothes on and put them all back . |
| 10 | ‘ Now then , our Emily , get your skates on and show him the lie of the land . |
| 11 | Even assuming a 1 per cent a year improvement in fuel efficiency from the early 1990s on and combining it with the government 's lowest traffic forecast , carbon dioxide emissions could increase by 20 per cent by 2020 . |
| 12 | ‘ Put a clean shirt on and comb your hair , ’ she called . |
| 13 | Lyn put the ring on and said it was a perfect fit . |
| 14 | Mr Bryant sacked the clerk but Jonathan kept Matthew on and told him he would have to pay all the money back out of his wages , so much a month . ’ |
| 15 | He pulled the garment on and zipped it up . |
| 16 | Gina came in , switched the light on and woke him up . |
| 17 | As soon as I 'm awake , I stick the kettle on and make us two cups of tea . |
| 18 | Then my father went in and put his headstall on and led him out . |
| 19 | If it appears healthy , simply let it go , or if it needs attention , try to direct it into a clean dustbin , tie the lid on and take it to the vet . |
| 20 | He then put the shoes on and laced them up . |
| 21 | I doubt he gave her a second thought , once he 'd pulled his trousers back on and ushered her into the first available taxi . |
| 22 | A milkman later spotted the men a mile away — still without a stitch on and clutching their King Edwards . |
| 23 | By referring to your essay in this way , you can direct your reader to specific parts of it , perhaps for emphasis ; and you can comment on and mediate your material . |
| 24 | Marie pulls her boots on and says she 's going out to get some fags . |
| 25 | He would just put headphones on and close his eyes . |
| 26 | ‘ Should be , should n't there ? ’ said Joe , who 'd put his new jersey on and given himself an expensive look . |
| 27 | Do you want to have Easy Boot pop up when you switch the machine on and ask you which configuration you want to use ? |
| 28 | They had collars , no yoke ; put the collars on and strap 'em up top . |
| 29 | You know when you 've rubbed the olive oil on and licked it all off again ? well what 's that funny little stick for ? |
| 30 | They simply have not got the money , and they are frightened to put the heating on and to keep their homes warm because of the bills which they know they will not be able to pay . |