Example sentences of "[noun] works the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sailing upwind works the boat over the waves gently . |
| 2 | This technique is particularly valuable for cleaning oven interiors when the cleaner works the jet from the top sweeping across the wall and working progressively downwards chasing the dirt with it . |
| 3 | Correct squatting works the quadriceps , the leg biceps , the calves and the glutei and also gives the heart and lungs a good work-out . |
| 4 | Only , the Egyptian is normally skirted and , while putting the left foot forward , keeps all the weight on the right , whereas in the Greek works the weight is evenly distributed , as though in the act of walking . |
| 5 | " Mum works the day shift , Dad works the night shift and I fill up all the gaps . |
| 6 | In the standard works the need to protect the client from the consequences of his own ignorance have been emphasised . |
| 7 | An acquaintance who is well-informed as to the intentions of the Liberals writes to me that they propose to make a big plan of public works the centre of their election programme . |
| 8 | " Mum works the day shift , Dad works the night shift and I fill up all the gaps . |