Example sentences of "[to-vb] down some [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Fortunately , in this series of articles we will use more conventional maps to set us on the treasure trail , because it is my belief that correctly interpreted , the Ordnance Survey maps of the British Isles already contain most of the information necessary to track down some of the treasures that time has so cunningly concealed ! |
| 2 | For some reason it seemed to kick down some of the barrier of strangeness between them . |
| 3 | These associated activities , together with the relative accessibility of this type of abstract work , can only help to break down some of the problems which non-figurative art poses for many spectators . |
| 4 | Laughter seemed to break down some of the barrier of embarrassment that had built up between them and when Carrie lit two candles she handed one to Seb and said , ‘ Good night , Seb . |
| 5 | Yolland thought that the only action needed was to cut down some of the trees in a young plantation in order to give people riding or driving on the turnpike a good view of an advancing train in the cutting . |
| 6 | Determined to delve deeper into the matter , the DFG , one of the major channels for state funds for research which distributes DM 900 million ( £200 million ) annually for all subjects , has asked some of Germany 's top researchers to review their own areas and try to pin down some of the problems . |