Example sentences of "[to-vb] off a [adj] [noun sg] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He helps his twin brother to carry off a young peasant girl from among his tenantry , her husband having first been killed by being deliberately overworked in unhealthy conditions . |
| 2 | As for clothes , fashion consultant Barbara Thomas decided Norma had the poise and presence to carry off a sophisticated designer label . |
| 3 | The Abingdon-based Morland brewers will know tomorrow if they 've managed to fight off a hostile takeover bid . |
| 4 | One of the region 's independent breweries has managed to fight off a hostile takeover bid — at least for the time being . |
| 5 | The unexpected support came on the day miners ' unions , after receiving assurances , agreed to call off a High Court bid to force British Coal to re-open and work 10 pits earmarked for early closure . |
| 6 | If you are only planning to follow the F-Plan for a week or two to polish off a modest weight problem of just a few pounds . |
| 7 | Palace choose from 15 today , with John Salako expected to shrug off a minor knee problem but Thomas is still ruled out with knee ligament damage . |
| 8 | Sometimes its funny , sometimes its poignant , sometimes it 's just an excuse to show off a fine singing voice . |
| 9 | The Transport Secretary , John McGregor , has hinted that he may be prepared to make concessions on rail privatisation to fend off a Conservative backbench rebellion . |