Example sentences of "[prep] [indef pn] [verb] [to-vb] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | So far , though , there has been little sign of anyone wanting to start a branch in London . |
| 2 | This suggestion was greeted with howls of laughter at the idea of anyone bothering to take a route that included Little Weirwold . |
| 3 | She thinks a man like me learns his sexuality like someone learns to ride a bicycle or learns how to swim . |
| 4 | Pascoe closed himself off from the knowledge , like someone turning to face a wall . |
| 5 | Saying that the Framing Opinions campaign has only just begun , English Heritage chief executive , Jennifer Page concludes that authorities and voluntary groups from national to local level must be prepared to offer help and advice to anyone wanting to alter a building . |
| 6 | The regional training manager at Leamington , Keith Sanderson , made no apologies for a ‘ somewhat lengthy application procedure for anyone wishing to become a guide dog mobility instructor . |
| 7 | PC-CAI is an award winning Computer Assisted Instructional tool that is ideal for anyone wishing to develop a computer driven tutorial on any subject using colour , graphics , animation , questions and answers . |
| 8 | There are plans to give everyone affordable health insurance , allow leave from work for anyone with a sick child or elderly relative to look after , and enforce a seven-day wait for anyone wanting to buy a handgun . |
| 9 | Essential reading for anyone intending to compile a community profile are the guidelines offered by Beal and by Jordan and Walley . |
| 10 | It 's thought the fire was started by someone trying to light a fire in a disused chimney . |