Example sentences of "[verb] a pair [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Bell and Newell ( 1971 , Chapter 2 ) suggest a pair of notations for describing computers ; ISP ( Instruction Set Processor ) for descriptions at the instruction level , and PMS ( Processor-Memory-Switch ) for an over-all view of hardware components making up a complete computer system . |
| 2 | ( For instance , one veteran listed a pair of jogging shoes left behind on the islands among his painful memories : another recalled a letter he wrote to his girlfriend from the trenches , asking her to tell me the truth , if she did n't love me any more or was going out with another boy ’ . ) ’ |
| 3 | If it 's shorter you may need a pair of ( 22mm/¾″ BSP ) tap adaptors ; if longer , you may need to cut the pipe and then fit two new ( 22mm¾″ BSP ) tap connectors . |
| 4 | Not only do you have all the facilities of other commercial packages but with Rembrandt you can draw in stereo 3D , of course you will need a pair of glasses with the two colour lenses to see you drawings disappearing into the back of your monitor . |
| 5 | A tip for oxygenating plants — slip a pair of old tights round the basket to help keep soil and stones in place . |
| 6 | His strong face , lined by age and illness , framed a pair of kindly eyes that softened at the sight of her . |
| 7 | Two standard layouts re available : layout A incorporates a pair of very similar quarter cabins ; while layout B retains the quarter berth on the starboard side , with a head and shower compartment , with a door through to a capacious lazarette . |
| 8 | Finally , the rose-grower 's tools will include a pair of leather gloves — not those flimsy rubber gloves used for washing up . |
| 9 | The first six male entries drawn from the hat will receive a pair of GT 35s while the first six female entries will win a pair of Lady GTs — these are specially designed for women who tend not to want high ankle support . |
| 10 | It was given to me as a present so I 'd feel funny about selling it myself , but you could maybe buy a pair of shoes for Sonja with it or something . |
| 11 | A CAREER IN CORPORATE FINANCE Anybody can buy a pair of red braces , but the symbolic variety is only available to highly-qualified workaholics with the right personality profile |
| 12 | Your best bet is to seek out specialist footwear which will prove safe and comfortable in use , although not overspecified for the walking you have in mind — in other words , do n't buy a pair of heavy duty mountain boots if you only intend going for walks on country lanes ! |
| 13 | I say this not as any kind of boring Hemingway boast , merely to point out that if you are having trouble conceiving , my advice to you would be to rush out and buy a pair of green suede baby shoes . |
| 14 | At the early age of thirty-eight me mother sent me West Get up , said she , and get a job says I I 'll do me best I pulled on my Wellingtons to march to march to Kiljimock But I took a wrong turn at Charlestown and ended up in Knock Once this quiet crossroads was a place of quiet prayer Where Catholics got indulgent once or twice a year You could buy a pair of rosary beads or get your candles blessed If you had a guilty conscience , you could get it off your chest … |
| 15 | having shed a pair of concrete slippers . |
| 16 | Sauvy 's slimeball , however , is a beast of more exotic pedigree , an oozing being from outer space which has the ill fortune to meet a pair of climbers as its first encounter with human civilisation . |
| 17 | She had heard that parents like this existed all over the place and that their children turned out to be delinquents and drop-outs , but it was still a shock to meet a pair of them in the flesh . |
| 18 | Ronni cast a quick , knowing glance at Guido , expecting to meet a pair of scowling dark eyes . |
| 19 | On each corner stands a pair of soldiers , rifles aimed at the lines of cars . |
| 20 | ‘ I want a pair of glasses . |
| 21 | I want a pair of them . |
| 22 | I want a pair of those socks . |
| 23 | you want a pair of pliers do you ? |
| 24 | I want a pair of trousers for it . |
| 25 | My missus has to buy the kids ' clothes down the jumble sale and if she wants a pair of nylons they come off the Green Shield stamps . |
| 26 | Mum wants a pair of trousers for going out with , you know well she 's got plenty but like I say it 's but then you get I 'll no it 's not very personal to give somebody a voucher though is it ? |
| 27 | Tracy wants a pair of boots and we 're waiting for the sales . |
| 28 | Cos he wants a pair of shoes . |
| 29 | The manager was patrolling the aisles and found a pair of lady 's panties on the floor by the back stalls . |
| 30 | One year , in June , we found a pair of swans still at Toftingall . |