Example sentences of "[vb infin] something [adj] [prep] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She simply was n't destined to get any rest , so she might as well do something useful with the empty hours . |
| 2 | It would like something similar to the G-24 that co-ordinates western aid to Eastern Europe . |
| 3 | ‘ If we do n't see something sensible in the next 24 hours then there is no point in carrying on , ’ he said . |
| 4 | He thought he could detect something odd in the other man 's voice — a faint sing-song tone ; a little , obsessive rhythm , lilting and mad . |
| 5 | If Graham can write something solid about the lousy deal research gets in this country , it can do nothing but good . |
| 6 | You could write something similar to the following example anywhere in your program where you wished this calculation to be carried out . |
| 7 | Unless they can say something relevant in the next four days , the many Hong Kong critics who believe the visit is a waste of dollars will be absolutely right . |
| 8 | Said one insider : " We did n't want any International incidents with players who might say something indiscreet to the tabloid press . " |
| 9 | The other was the knowledge , inexplicable and certain , like all knowledge in dreams , that he would find something deadly inside the last box . |