Example sentences of "[was/were] [verb] up in [det] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Corpora were built up in each case to over 10,000 words , then domain-specific collocation dictionaries compiled using the method described earlier . |
| 2 | Although some excellent bookstocks were built up in this manner , the disadvantages of such a system are clear . |
| 3 | New Mental Health Tribunals were set up in each health region to deal with any complaints arising from compulsory admission procedures . |
| 4 | And you knocked on the doors and you canvassed who you were , they could hardly miss who you were since you were dressed up in this uniform showing everywhere , black and red , looked very smart , for a little chap . |
| 5 | His whole life was bound up in this relationship , despite the fact that the fief he received was not large , and that he also possessed allodial lands . |
| 6 | ‘ Well , I was brought up in that orphanage in Dalston , and that 's what they called me there . |
| 7 | So we was brought up in that atmosphere . |
| 8 | EV Thompson , the initials stand for Ernest Victor if you 're wondering , was brought up in this cottage in Swinbrook during the war . |
| 9 | Welcome to Molyneux , Headley , Brian Horton 's with me , the United manager because he was brought up in this part of the world , must be very proud of what you brought up here for the second half Brian , but so disappointed after that first half showing . |