Example sentences of "[noun] have let [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Much more important , the interior ministry has let it be known that it is dropping its draconian controls on the use of photocopying machines . |
| 2 | Fletcher said : ‘ Our batting department has let us down in both Tests , although everyone has been working hard on their game and how to combat their spinners on turning pitches . |
| 3 | Richard 's opening soliloquy ( which is also the opening text of the entire play ) must count as the clearest ‘ policy ’ statement of the tragedy principle in representation : Before this , Richard has let us know that he is not happy with the non-warring state of affairs and is set to provide destruction . |
| 4 | Of course , Matey was not best pleased that she had taken so long to come home — or so McAllister thought when the older woman came towards them after Dr Neil had let them both in . |
| 5 | DEBBIE ADAMS had to let her East End terrace house in London in a hurry when her husband was re-located to Ireland with two months ' notice . |
| 6 | This soldier had let him load his pistol and point it empty . |
| 7 | ‘ My legs have let me down . ’ |
| 8 | The timing and the eyes have let him down . |
| 9 | ‘ I cross that bridge quite often and I am surprised the county council has let it go so far . |
| 10 | KATE was left sitting alone once more as Ace stormed off , but she hardly noticed he 'd gone because all she could think about was how the fuel blend had let them down . |
| 11 | It seemed there was no love for the boy in this house , and though Sarah could hardly believe it , Maggie had let her own well-being be bought at Patrick 's expense . |
| 12 | Next it was the tussore silk smock ( Liberty ) , rather a babyish garment ; Nannie had let it down and let it out since Nicandra was six . |
| 13 | Wickham had let it become obvious that important parts of his story did not coincide with the version supplied by the only other person on the spot but Tavett maintained that what he said was correct . |
| 14 | After Home Alone 2 's record-breaking success in the US , British merchandisers have let their imaginations run riot to devise everything from computer games to yo-yos bearing either Macauley 's face or the film 's title . |
| 15 | And she knew now why Nils had let her leave the hotel this evening . |
| 16 | he could wander rou , if only Joey had let me do more |
| 17 | Hayling had let them know that the move would complicate his personal life . |
| 18 | But readers can appreciate my reason for feeling that brother Louis had let me down badly . |
| 19 | If her husband had let her down , as was apparently the case , she ought to have a male relation of some kind , to see to things . |
| 20 | What I am going to miss is the opportunity to pontificate in peace , without let or hindrance , as Punch has let me do for eight years . |
| 21 | In fact , said Mr Liley , some companies in the field had tried this , but the customers had let it be known that this was not what was wanted . |
| 22 | ‘ What if my wife had let them in ? |
| 23 | The refectory had been built when there was money around for building and the architect had let himself go with walls of glass and a high curving ceiling panelled in pastel colours . |
| 24 | Although my wrist is not quite right , I could not of course have let anyone else write this particular letter … . |
| 25 | Liz has let you get on with it . |
| 26 | ‘ As you all know , ’ she said , ‘ ever since the Pack was formed we 've held our meetings in this fine old barn , which Farmer Maynard has let us have for our own use . |
| 27 | He carried the flowers and the hat in one hand like a rejected suitor whose props had let him down . |
| 28 | She had promised to take me sailing , and Paula had let her borrow the boat for a few hours , as she had often done before . |
| 29 | Loads of people had let him down over the years , so I did n't want to be one of them . |
| 30 | Since he became leader , there have been many other occasions when his reluctance or inability to get through his homework have let him down and embarrassed his party . |