Example sentences of "[vb infin] [prep] their [noun pl] ['s] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Children who are alienated by parental rejection , disaffected by continuous and severe punishment , do not identify with their parents ' point of view when they are being disciplined , and are therefore less likely to agree with the criticism being made and less liable to ‘ internalize ’ the judgement . |
| 2 | He and Stapleton can associate to their hearts ' content and that 's something to bring a smile to his face . |
| 3 | People are seen as the key organisation resource and employees are aware that their best efforts are essential and they will share in their companies ' success . |
| 4 | Most treat the position as purely ceremonial , but they can actively preside over their courts ' proceedings if they choose , and in recent years a few have done so . |
| 5 | A number of researchers have investigated parents ' expectation , preferences and choices with regard to their children 's schooling . |
| 6 | Making a deed of covenant used to be a popular and tax-efficient way for grandparents to help pay towards their grandchildren 's education . |
| 7 | They are expected to go and live in their husbands ' countries . |
| 8 | Her mind filled with pictures of the old grey-stone manor house , surrounded by peaceful green fields , where the children could run and play to their hearts ' content . |