Example sentences of "[conj] [pron] [verb] over the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Cloud-cover problems will diminish the number of useful images from the 20–22 per year that are theoretically possible , but even so the monitoring of surface phenomena that change during the year ( such as agricultural crops and natural vegetation ) or which change over the years ( for example the extent of the built-up areas of cities or the extent of forest cover ) is possible . |
| 2 | The world relies for much of its weather data on a network of satellites , which are either stationed in a fixed position above the equator or which travel over the poles to scan the globe . |
| 3 | This is the same as the main route until you come to the Great Moss area , but where you cross over the River Esk , continue to follow the river to its source at Esk Hause , where you rejoin the main route . |
| 4 | Despite the two question marks that I put over the Bill , I believe that the Government are right to proceed with the reforms that it contains . |
| 5 | He desires that you take over the keepership of the royal castle of Berwick . ’ |
| 6 | But once she took over the directorship of the Institute for Chemical Research in Bucharest ( ICECHIM ) , she began to purge those scientists who had been foolish enough to cast doubt on her credentials or to refuse to ‘ co-operate ’ with her research . |
| 7 | All I can tell you is that much will change , rapidly and dramatically , and that once you get over the shock you 'll discover everything has worked out for the better . |
| 8 | Erm that was in the early days Charley and Tom did the crossing there for the mails and early in nineteen fifty one no fifty five that we took over the mails . |
| 9 | These new plants could regenerate quickly , so they took over the ecosystem . |
| 10 | Many older women probably avoid relationships for similar reasons but , once they get over the inhibitions , it can be very reassuring to know that you are accepted , varicose veins , belly and all . |
| 11 | Your files should be in such a condition that anyone taking over the project in your place can make immediate use of them . |
| 12 | And I mean over the years you can sort of pick a sample out and say ‘ It 's pretty close , this one ’ ; or , y'know , ‘ Do something about it ’ , there and then , if you think there is anything that can be done . |
| 13 | Superintendent Mercer arrived shortly afterwards and I handed over the key of the Biology Lab to him . " |
| 14 | ‘ Do you mind if I look over the place ? |
| 15 | Mwinyi abolished the post of Deputy Prime Minister and himself took over the Defence and National Service portfolio , sharing responsibility with former President Julius Nyerere , chairman of the ruling CCM party and of the party 's defence and security committee . |
| 16 | Equally forthright is the testimony of Carel Weight who taught with Minton in the Painting School and who took over the Professorship after Rodrigo Moynihan left . |
| 17 | Erm , if you turn over the page it says seventy eight percent of female claims have been on the diagnosis of cancer , and it gives you a breakdown of the condition and the age when diagnosed . |
| 18 | And if you go over the top the police could charge you with various types of assault , depending on the damage done . |
| 19 | It is appropriate enough in that country where skiing is often confined to one side of the mountain and if you go over the back you must have special permission and be accompanied by a guide . |
| 20 | If you go over the limit you have to pay duty on the excess when you go through customs . |
| 21 | That 's west unless we 're off course , in which case it 's night ; the King gave me the same as you , the King gave you the same as me : the King never gave me the letter , the King gave you the letter , we do n't know what 's in the letter ; we take Hamlet to the English King , it depending on when we get there who he is , and we hand over the letter , which may or may not have something in it to keep us going , and if not , we are finished and at a loose end , if they have loose ends . |
| 22 | In 1948 , this became a Jewish town and we took over the building . ’ |
| 23 | Until 1948 the British ruled Palestine , but on 15th May that year the British mandate came to an end , and they handed over the country to the Jews . |
| 24 | If you open you 've got gangs of young lads patrolling the town , even with whips and if they get over the door you 've had it . |
| 25 | If you open you 've got gangs of young lads patrolling the town , even with whips and if they get over the door you 've had it . |
| 26 | Which may not rank the outsiders in the eyes of the Ladbrokes odds-maker , but if they look over the fence they will certainly be able to see the outsiders from where they have been placed . |
| 27 | He did not see any sign of the runaway animals but later on that night the local policeman called on him and he took over the task of keeping a look out . |
| 28 | He was , nevertheless , elected to the see of the Auvergne , and he took over the administration of the diocese . |
| 29 | And he handed over the letter ( which had creased beautifully in his pocket ) with just the right note of impatient politeness . |
| 30 | The award was presented to the club by Durham CIU vice- president Bill Laverick five years ago as an annual prize and he handed over the trophy at a special ceremony at the club . |