Example sentences of "[noun sg] did [pron] [to-vb] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But this account of achieving grace by the easy means of a self-chosen deprivation did nothing to mitigate the deeper shame ; some original wrong had been done and at home this was known . |
| 2 | His polite smile did nothing to diminish the flat ultimatum in his eyes . |
| 3 | The untimely death of his father did nothing to alter the youngest Charlton 's ambition . |
| 4 | Although this ardent Protestant was now protector ( and duke of Somerset ) , his government did nothing to help the Protestant Castalians . |
| 5 | She kept repeating to herself that it was an irrational fear , but logic did nothing to quell the lurking terror . |
| 6 | The covering of hair did nothing to disguise the rippling muscles , as he moved to the chair she 'd indicated , and she swallowed painfully . |
| 7 | Holland lost Ellerman , victim of a brusque tackle from Mozer , midway through the first half and , although his replacement was the experienced Winter , the change did nothing to help the Dutch search for a blend . |