Example sentences of "[vb infin] up [verb] the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was therefore with surprise that they saw the coach draw up bearing the Lassiter coat of arms . |
| 2 | Some younger patients will need to develop this into a walk/jog sequence to get the heart rate up to the necessary level , and will ultimately take up jogging the whole distance . |
| 3 | PUBLIC sector rents should go up to reflect the higher value of houses or flats in desirable areas , Mr Chris Patten , the Environment Secretary , said yesterday . |
| 4 | ‘ Else thee 'll end up scrubbing the bloody step like me . ’ |
| 5 | The sad thing is such behaviour will only end up getting the poor stalker or ghillie the sack so it 's not worth the trouble . |
| 6 | She gripped his hand as tightly as she could , feeling a terrific wrench on her shoulders as he tried to haul her in , steadying himself against the door to ensure that he did n't end up suffering the same fate as his companion . |
| 7 | His reaction had bewildered her , but she did n't want to dwell on it , because she knew that she would inevitably end up spending the entire evening thinking of him , and then feeling frustrated and angry with herself for having given in to her private weakness . |
| 8 | Those that did turn up enjoyed the jovial atmosphere and frantic dancing ensued , except at the home-town concert in Middleton . |