Example sentences of "[adv] [vb infin] back [art] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ The policy of peaceful coexistence … does not only hold back the revolutionary struggle , but promotes its upsurge … the might of the Soviet Union serves as a decisive obstacle in the way of imperialist plans for unleashing a new world war . ’ |
2 | ‘ No stock-taking ’ policies are adopted partly because of staffing shortages , but also on the premise that stock-taking is a waste of time because it does not bring back the missing books , and any item which is really important will be requested on reservation ( though a central reservation system , if employed , may mean that missing titles go unnoticed ) . |
3 | [ Guevara then went on to mention ] some things he had in mind : — ( 1 ) That they could not give back the expropriated properties … but they could pay for them in trade . |
4 | When they waved to her , and held up little Enoch to see her better , she could no longer keep back the blinding tears . |
5 | Right can you just move back a little bit more so I can actually |
6 | You can also get back an additional amount as compensation for the NI contributions you have paid on SMP . |
7 | you can also get back an extra percentage amount of NIC compensation on SMP . |
8 | Sorry , lads , ca n't beat back the Nazi hordes today , Fred 's left the key at home . |
9 | People with bright ideas must not only carry their opinions out of politics and into the research institutions , but must regularly move back the opposite way when the call comes . |