Example sentences of "[vb infin] to bring the [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | Although Kennedy increased the size of US forces in Germany there was nothing he could do to bring the Berlin Wall down , or to stop those who tried to cross it from being shot . |
2 | These first lines of ht book , do n't hesitate to bring the reader right to the core of the situation of Pip 's life , Charles Dickens puts the information he needs to give us right in front of our noses , there are no complications added . |
3 | Hans van den Broek , the EC 's foreign-affairs commissioner , would like to bring the easterners closer to the Community without offering them full membership . |
4 | ‘ How did you get on to him ? ’ asked Greg , threading his bulky self through the labyrinth of curving stairs and looking towards his guide apprehensively , ‘ I mean , what was it made you decide to bring the books out again ? ’ |
5 | On the other hand , when the family atmosphere becomes particularly strained or difficult , the counsellor should attempt to bring the discussion around to a more harmonious matter . |
6 | Their only hope now is that a buyer can be found who can afford vast sum , it will take to bring the building back to it 's former glory . |
7 | I was only thinking of the family — they would wish to bring the priest in good time . ’ |
8 | ‘ You do n't have to bring the hospital home with you , ’ Irene reminded her . |
9 | Do not forget to bring the cable needles that are crossed over to E position before knitting the following four rows . |
10 | Does the Minister intend to bring the concept of sustainable development right into planning guidance as a primary role ? |
11 | They will do so within the law ; and they will continue to bring the criminals before the courts . |