Example sentences of "[verb] [vb pp] they [prep] some [noun sg] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | The first thing I thought of was that we 'd offended them in some way we did n't know — done a terrible insult to their gods or something . |
| 2 | If their historical interest had saved them from the pick , the swinging steel ball , and the bulldozer , their intractable lay-out had discouraged renovators who might have put them to some use . |
| 3 | The River Thames had received them with some kindness , not passing on to them hepatitis or typhoid or any of the other plagues its waters might be carrying . |
| 4 | Meryl had joined them with some reluctance after the welcoming address , but the moment had been well chosen ; Anthea and the professor had been deep in conversation with an eager group of ladies from Leicester , leaving Meryl momentarily alone . |
| 5 | What could be anticipated with confidence was the beneficial results of redistribution , for Unionists had expected them for some time . |
| 6 | We have heard them for some time ; now we see them , red and white on the green of the plains . |