Example sentences of "[to-vb] it [be] " in BNC.
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1 | The killing caused a storm of protest and an emergency meeting was held to demand it be made safe . |
2 | ‘ Best to leave it be , ’ Jos repeated . |
3 | And you told it to leave it be ? |
4 | Parents and children both desperately need each other 's love and respect and it is important to let it be seen that you still accept and value one another , even in the midst of the turbulent years of the teens . |
5 | Parents need to listen as well as to talk and to let it be seen that they recognize the teenager 's viewpoint , even when they take an opposite view . |
6 | It can be a comfort , although you should take care not to let it be a thoughtless source of comfort , it can be a creative outlet ( I love creating special dishes ) , it can be a source of pride , and it can be a pleasure . |
7 | My people ca n't afford to let it be known what 's been going on here . ’ |
8 | Now that all the poll tax register computer equipment is installed , there is a strong case to let it be used to compile the electoral roll on the same basis . |
9 | Dr Howe , who has treated Tony for the past four years , said : ‘ It has been discussed endlessly in the newspapers and I think it is time to let it be . ’ |
10 | Nor should you be reluctant to let it be known that you are contemplating buying from another retail outlet , as the fear of losing a sale to a rival may well have a favourable impact on the price . |
11 | It had been her only gain ; she did not mean to let it be whittled away . |
12 | ‘ Very like ! ’ he said , knowing it was true , and knowing that he would not hold back so long as to let it be true . |
13 | It wo n't be difficult then for me to let it be known that I do n't want you working here . ’ |
14 | In a statement in response to increasing media interest in his health , he said he had decided to let it be known he was undergoing treatment . |
15 | It was no part of Owen 's plan to let his whole company lurk there , now that they were compromised ; in case of close inquiry that would have been all too clear an indication of Llewelyn 's unofficial complicity in the enterprise , and however little doubt Isambard himself might have on that head , it would not do to let it be established and admitted . |