Example sentences of "[conj] [modal v] [vb infin] back [prep] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The method of ‘ verstehen ’ could be quite insufficiently explanatory , or could fall back for explanation on a ( theoretically circular ) ‘ informing spirit ’ . |
| 2 | And that means attracting unnecessary attention that could get back to Bernard . ’ |
| 3 | If the taxman thinks you 've been cheating , he 'll look at all your affairs with extra care and may check back on tax returns for previous years . |
| 4 | He had borrowed money and could pay back in washers . |
| 5 | He added : ‘ Managers are saying if trade unions at local level are not prepared to sign agreements , management will not pay the Rolls-Royce additional severance payments and would fall back on state money . ’ |
| 6 | No doubt theorists are up to the challenge presented by the new results and will come back in time with new estimates , before they declare the proton stable . |
| 7 | I have trespassed and will retreat back to Cambo and to the country just to the south of it . |
| 8 | ‘ But let's get back to Eleanor , since she 's going to be arriving here shortly . |
| 9 | But let's get back to police work . |
| 10 | Under a voidable contract ownership passes to B in the normal way but will pass back to A if and when the contract is later avoided . |