Example sentences of "[adv] [vb infin] [adv prt] at the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Our prices did not go up at the same rate . |
| 2 | I can hardly stand up at the best of times — which is n't surprising when the only ice I 'm interested in is in my Scotch on the rocks ! |
| 3 | He would probably slip in at the last minute , just as a matter of duty . |
| 4 | I would have tried to ask Dudley Wood , secretary to the RFU , but he did n't show up at the new kit 's launch … |
| 5 | ‘ You mean if he does n't show up at the right time the opportunity wo n't occur again ? ’ |
| 6 | Do n't give up at the first mistake ; ask God to forgive you and help you to start all over again . |
| 7 | erm , you do n't give up at the first little hurdle . |
| 8 | He did n't look back at the sudden commotion behind him and , when a shadow passed over him , merely gibbered weakly and tried to burrow into the horse 's mane . |
| 9 | They do n't come round at the same time so you 're always out of phase and it always looks untidy . |
| 10 | Right , well we , we have something which would actually solve that , erm , which would be of benefit to you , and would actually cut in at the six month period , and would continue paying your policy and your premiums , until your retirement age if necessary . |