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 .
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