Example sentences of "[prep] the big [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Canoeists and surfers waited in the deceptively calm waters of the Severn for the big wave to arrive . |
| 2 | The Dutch duo are truly world class players , and they will be joined by three of Great Britain 's Seoul Olympic gold medal winning team — prolific striker Sean Kerly , current England captain John Shaw , and Holywood defender Stephen Martin — for the big occasion . |
| 3 | These men and women had spent two weeks preparing for the big occasion , many taking unpaid leave from work . |
| 4 | But more than that , John has become rated as the man for the big occasion . |
| 5 | But more than that , John has become rated as the man for the big occasion . |
| 6 | Scot who has the right word for the big occasion |
| 7 | That 's typical of Davis ; saves himself for the big occasion , the great professional , Mr Super-professional , and not Mr Boring by the way either , a great player . |
| 8 | In that case , we want to be around for the big money in the fourth , fifth and sixth records . |
| 9 | So much for the big money . |
| 10 | They 've been through rehearsals and are ready to go for the big money . |
| 11 | They 've been through rehearsals and are ready to go for the big money . |
| 12 | With these qualities they well be fully prepared for the big trial , but they must also know themselves in the deepest sense — ‘ to be in touch ’ , as Scott frequently mentions , ‘ with that critical inner voice . ’ |
| 13 | The men , who are interested in cash , are more liable to go for the big wood . |
| 14 | It was a necessary condition for the big leap in the ability to communicate that took place with humans , but it was not sufficient . |
| 15 | I made storm shields for the big cabin windows and skylights . |
| 16 | According to Michael Lewis , author of Liar 's Poker , the Japanese are well prepared for the Big Quake . |
| 17 | Many people imagine that it is a glamorous life , jetting around the world for the big athletics meetings and receiving much media attention . |
| 18 | ‘ Dejala , ’ they yelled as she rode in for the big swipe and missed it . |
| 19 | for three years I 've fiddled around , doing small things , waiting for the Big Man to say the word . |
| 20 | Lio ! rt came in for a second run , but slower this time to allow for the big man 's unexpected agility . |
| 21 | But Souness must sell before delving back into the transfer market to continue his rebuilding programme and will have to accept cut-price offers for the big trio . |
| 22 | But these are dogs in training : they come to heel ; they do not attack indiscriminately ; but they can barely wait for the big bite . |
| 23 | ‘ Oh , yes , I want to help to make things for the big bazaar Mr Sands was talking about , to help those who live here in such misery . ’ |
| 24 | Enjoy the ride down , let the wind fly through your hair , go with the flow , and wait for the big crash . |
| 25 | Leading Article : Still a need for the big idea |
| 26 | He remounted immediately and set off in pursuit of the other runners , but as a Gold Cup trial the race was a mess , and the announcement that Jonjo O'Neill was once more to replace Mullins for the big race came as no surprise . |
| 27 | Kim Bailey 's gelding , a promising runner-up to Remittance Man at Wincanton recently , booked his place for the big race with a satisfactory two mile gallop after racing at Newbury yesterday . |
| 28 | A field of 18 will line-up for the big race after eight horses dropped out , among them Muse and Mole Board , whose chances were considered slim on ground now good to firm and good in places on the hurdles course . |
| 29 | Limbering up for the big race , are |
| 30 | We 're off to spot some winners , and there are two tickets to be won for the big race |