Example sentences of "or get [adv] " in BNC.
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1 | As a result , the body would not normally receive light during the critical period , but it would do so if the patient stayed awake all night or got up early . |
2 | They must be used to that , or got out of practice . |
3 | Such an argument , in implying that the problem is simply a question of the lack of history or of its presence , as if history were some undifferentiated entity that could just be added or taken away , stepped into or got out of , skates over the fact that the real question has always focused on the much more difficult issue of what kind of history , and of what status can be accorded to historical thought . |
4 | After two months , Joy 's enjoyment of tricking the customers was decreasing , there was still no difference and the customers were just as rude or getting even worse , for more ‘ skinnys ’ were arriving and ordering more food . |
5 | With the parents we interviewed erm not only did all of them see their own role as being helpers and supporters of their children as being a very important one , but a very very large number of them were doing extra teaching at home or getting even paid tutors in to help with their children . |
6 | If residents are to make choices , these will include going shopping , out to a centre of worship , staying up late , or getting up late . |
7 | After all , the weather does not normally stop you getting to work , playing golf , or getting on with the rest of your life . |
8 | The barriers to rationality outlined above , in terms of the lack of organisational , intellectual resources and time mean that the well-intentioned official will settle for satisficing or getting by . |
9 | It really is not there 's nothing worse in life than getting to old age , or getting anywhere with no money . |
10 | The rest are too busy worrying about holding on to what they have or getting more . ’ |
11 | Antony Royd was going to look like a beer advert in another year or two , coming into the bar from the polo-field or getting out of his powerboat after a race . |
12 | ‘ I simply have n't got time to spend hours slaving over a hot stove — I 'd rather be out playing with the children or getting out and about , but I do try to make sure we eat well . ’ |
13 | I keep hearing of people being sacked or getting out . |
14 | It was a familiar sight to see her running up and down the side line refereeing , or getting out her bike to cycle out to the reserve to organise Guides . |
15 | At night we gather in the bar before hitting the nightspots of Lloret 's West End , or getting together with the other hotels for a party or disco night . |
16 | When your world falls apart , do you get mad , get out or get even ? |
17 | Wise counsel for some , because coping with his affair is easier , in the short term , when you 're naturally driven to get mad , get out or get even . |
18 | Otherwise you might be desperate to get awa to do something , or get away on holiday , but you 're still waiting for that big win . |
19 | This is the time when most parents retire to a comfortable chair or get on with their other jobs . |
20 | Now Ted did n't have a bath or get up until eleven o'clock , when he read the paper until the pubs were open . |
21 | After the first few minutes the child is not going to learn any more from the experience and will either fall asleep , start to play , or get up to mischief in the room . |
22 | Although recent advice to mothers warning them not to allow babies to sleep on their stomachs or get too warm has helped considerably , health experts said there is no single answer . |
23 | ‘ If boats use sonar or get too close , it is likely to panic the whales and cause them to scatter , and if a whale weighing over 40 tonnes becomes totally disorientated and charges off in any direction , anything could happen . |
24 | Well , every time I come off it , or get back into it , I 've learned something new about meself , like . |
25 | Dogs can easily leap over it or get in through the hedge on the south side . |
26 | or get in and put her in her boot |
27 | I could easily appeal , or get off . |
28 | Now will you either pay yer fare or get off ma tram ! ’ |
29 | Instead of waiting a matter of seconds for the lights to change , the hapless riders either remain in the saddle , take a chance when they see a gap in the traffic , or get off and wait for the green man . |
30 | Do n't climb on the chair with your feet , your socks , come on you 'll hurt yourself you sit down or get off ! |