Example sentences of "and let [pron] [vb infin] [pron] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For example , assign your service manager a budget and let him control his own expenditure . |
| 2 | ‘ Get the good word to him if you so please , ’ he said amiably , ‘ and let him make himself scarce . |
| 3 | Angels are notoriously difficult to sex , especially without experience , so buy several and let them choose their own mates . |
| 4 | It is worth considering how to start the investigation : whether to do a bit yourself first to get them going , or work with the whole class as a large group , or just state the problem and let them do it all . |
| 5 | They 'll be like a dog with a rag , tugging away at it , with growls and grunts till you loosen your hold and let them have their rightful trophy . |
| 6 | ‘ But I still used to pose on the bike for publicity purposes , ’ she 'd say archly over her tea and Eccles cakes , ‘ until the varicose veins started to show through me silver tights and Flaherty said I 'd better call it a day and let them find themselves another pin-up girl . ’ |
| 7 | Get in , and let everybody mind their own business . |
| 8 | And let me give you another quote : ‘ I love the vanquished , but I also love the victors . ’ |
| 9 | It 's just — I want to go home and tell them to shut up about the exam results and let me do my own thing and leave me alone . |
| 10 | But listen , Bobbie , and let me tell you this : if you ever come to Victoria again without visiting me , you 'll never be a pall-bearer at my funeral ! ’ |
| 11 | And let me tell you this : should you in any way try to get in touch with me , even go to the partners and ask for my whereabouts , I swear before God — ‘ He now raised his hand in a dramatic fashion and paused before he added , ‘ See , I 'm taking an oath . |
| 12 | Would you please read through the report and let me have your written comments . |
| 13 | Come and let me see your lovely face . ’ |
| 14 | You just put it in the pan with water and let it boil itself dry . |
| 15 | Drab herself , Margaret loved having people in and letting them notice their new possessions . |
| 16 | I do n't have time to waste sitting around and letting you practise your minimal talents on me . ’ |