Example sentences of "to get on [prep] the [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If only to get on to the practical arrangements . ’ |
| 2 | As AT&T 's Bob Kavner , soon to be USL 's erstwhile chairman , says Novell 's purchase takes the emotions out , leaving people to get on to the real issues . |
| 3 | Liz wanted to get on to the exciting bits , in which Job demanded why light was given to him that was in misery , and life to the bitter in soul : in which Job desired to argue with his God : in which the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind : but she knew it would be cheating to miss out the she-asses and skip to the livelier parts , so she plodded dully on with the dull narrative . |
| 4 | This leaves us , the goldpanners , to get on with the actual preparations of the championship . |
| 5 | We need to get on with the real tasks working closely together the G M B and the Labour Party because working together will achieve the objectives of change for the good . |
| 6 | Before he invaded Iran in 1980 , Mr Hussein tried hard to get on with the Islamic zealots who had just seized power in Tehran . |
| 7 | Strong muscles will also help the mother to get on with the day-to-day chores of postnatal care , such as carrying the baby and its accessories . |