Example sentences of "[adv prt] on old " in BNC.
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| 1 | Lowe down on Old Lace |
| 2 | Tussac grass grows in individual clumps , new growth springing up on old , resulting in a maze of tightly spaced ‘ stools ’ with narrow passageways between , which arc often kept open by penguins and other birds — and the occasional large mammal ! |
| 3 | She rushed up and threw her arms around her in a totally uncharacteristic gesture of affection , and felt all the stress of Piers Morrison lift from her shoulders as they began chatting animatedly about everything under the sun , catching up on old news . |
| 4 | It was then the moment for old colleagues to catch up on old times . |
| 5 | I want to live — just a few more months , just to have time to catch up on old times . ’ |
| 6 | His father was ageing , unsure , falling back on old prejudices to defend his position . |
| 7 | This is not to say that we have to fall back on Old Testament catastrophism . |
| 8 | Those too young for sailing still enjoy pottering around the beach and paddling around on old windsurfers , though a parent should stay to look after them and keep them from the nearby road . |