Example sentences of "[verb] [adv] [verb] too [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The alienation of groups among the younger voters has perhaps received too much publicity but it is an attitude which is shared to some degree by other sections of the community . |
| 2 | In the absence of Philip and Storie , George Reifer will open the batting with Bruce Patterson , Clydesdale 's new professional , and though Reifer has not had too much experience of going in first , he did open a couple of times during his 15-game spell with Barbados . |
| 3 | By the time a proposal re aches senior levels , it has already acquired too much momentum to be changed without there being serious internal consequences … . |
| 4 | The teenager gets older , encounters some nicer , more controlled , more kindly people than he or she ever found at home — most people behave worst in their own homes — and with any luck comes to understand , yes , there is an aspiration or so floating around out there , and , if he , she , has n't seen too many horror movies , been too beaten up in body and mind , regains a little faith in a world at least potentially redeemable . |
| 5 | To destroy perhaps to attach too much importance to it . |
| 6 | Susan had insisted on doing all the washing up by herself ; they 'd all had too much wine and might break something , she said . |
| 7 | The great thing about drilling is that it can be fun , but remember not to spend too much time on one particular drill , since boredom can easily set in and have a disruptive influence . |
| 8 | So And you have to do n't use too much oil and you use the oil on it you know , and then when you get what we call a good body on it , that 's when all the pores is filled up . |
| 9 | Liverpool continued to power forward , but in doing so left too much room at the back — a foolish thing to do when they know just how Beardsley can exploit space . |
| 10 | ‘ And try not to make too much noise , ’ said the man , treading softly on the planks . |
| 11 | Instead , try not to make too much fuss of the dog when it rushes to greet you . |
| 12 | because we could end up spending too much time on that |
| 13 | He also learned not to place too much reliance on his senses and feelings . |
| 14 | Numerically , it was an impressive record but it did not bear too much scrutiny . |
| 15 | One with a job during the day , who enjoyed looking after her small domain , and who did not demand too much attention from her landlady . |
| 16 | I did not take too much notice of them , Paul and I had so much to share . |
| 17 | But Wilson found she did not have too much sense . |
| 18 | Waiting did not require too much fortitude . |
| 19 | It was as well , Robbie thought , that cooking bacon and eggs did not require too much concentration and expertise . |
| 20 | ‘ I did not get too much traffic and that was a big hope for me . |
| 21 | Choose a mineral water that is available in glass bottles , but do not consume too much Perrier , as it seems to cause problems for some people . |
| 22 | Do not drink too much alcohol |
| 23 | You will also need to take up references , though do not place too much reliance on these . |
| 24 | Do not eat too much meat , fish , or shellfish in very hot climates : you are safer eating vegetarian food during your stay . |
| 25 | Do not give too much food . |
| 26 | In Britain we do not like too much death with our dinner . |
| 27 | Do not take too much notice of the reasons put forward for the auction or put much store by claims of " no reserves on any of the items " . |
| 28 | You have to plan each meal to make sure both that the patient has a well balanced diet , and that you do not spend too much time and energy on journeys to and from the kitchen . |
| 29 | ‘ We did n't go too mad decorating the nursery because Mike also uses that room as an office . |
| 30 | Anyway , off he went to the phone , asking me en route to make sure Clare did n't get too bored waiting , because it might be a long call . |