Example sentences of "[vb pp] to keep out [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In adverse possession , the claimant must show not only actual possession for the required period together with an intention to possess the land , but also that the possession was " adverse " , which normally means " designed to keep out the real ( " " paper " " ) owner " . |
| 2 | Though it is meant to be used to keep out the cold , we had brought six of them to cover the tents and reflect away the sun 's heat , and to signal for help if needed . |
| 3 | She would be taken there for her lessons at one o'clock : the shutters would be closed to keep out the heat , and the darkened room filled with the smell of joss-sticks and tobacco . |
| 4 | Tear gas was used against demonstrators at Brokdorf and Grohnde in West Germany ; at Kalkar a moat was dug to keep out an army of protesters . |
| 5 | The 1992/1993 Angora Thermal Clothing catalogue contains a range of practical ‘ thermal ’ items which are guaranteed to keep out the chill ! |
| 6 | Ice-blue blinds were lowered to keep out the noonday sun . |