Example sentences of "[am/are] [verb] [prep] us [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The phenomena it explains are given to us in experience ; they are not produced by us , their causes are not directly knowable , and we can only hypothesize , in the terms of our theoretical framework , about what they are . |
| 2 | There simply are such ‘ indicative ’ signs , and they are presented to us in sense-experience ; on their basis we can reason to the hidden things which they ‘ indicate ’ . |
| 3 | Steps should be taken to ensure that Allied PW held in Russian Area are transferred to us in exchange at the same time . |
| 4 | This authorization made provision for the removal of one large , identifiable group of surrendered personnel from 5 Corps responsibility , although at the same time Robertson instructed that " steps should be taken to ensure that Allied PW held in Russian area are transferred to us in exchange " . |
| 5 | We ALL want the team to do well and , although results are going against us at present , I feel my policy of rebuilding will , in the long term , bring us success . |
| 6 | ‘ People are coming to us with horror stories of simple debts that have mushroomed into thousands of pounds . |
| 7 | Although we no longer identify with the traditional practices of ancestor worship , the centrality of death is reaffirmed by wars and indeed , the frequency in which the dead are brought before us in television , in literature and politics in contemporary life . |
| 8 | The biggest challenges that most of us have to deal with are invariably those that are thrown at us by fate . ’ |
| 9 | I gather Mrs Viola Machin suggested they be left with us for safety , and for completeness ’ sake . |