Example sentences of "[pers pn] [modal v] [vb infin] on a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I 'd put on a frilly pink dress and dance to next door 's rock music — they had it on super-loud , the walls shook . |
| 2 | I can look after her , Dorothea thought , and we will do the garden together , I shall take on a new lease of life . |
| 3 | In spite of recent emotional dramas or conflicts , you must put on a brave face and allow others to share your load . |
| 4 | You could put on a mumming play , sing The Twelve Days of Christmas and make a special cake . |
| 5 | Who wants to be a millionaire , when you can put on a million-dollar performance with a bargain basement team . |
| 6 | Probably that knocked Peter back a little bit , we 'll read on a little bit later but Peter fully abandons Jesus let's face it . |
| 7 | Perhaps if you do n't want to sell we could take on a joint venture . ’ |
| 8 | A high sling , now we can put on a high sling for her , okay , that goes up there and now , are you still alright ? |
| 9 | They must operate on a good deal less than total information ; 70 per cent is considered high availability for business people . |
| 10 | They can carry on a normal life like going to school or work and having fun with their family and friends , but they will be infectious to other people for the rest of their lives . |
| 11 | In the evening they can take on a luminous glow and fill the air with perfume . |
| 12 | He never developed a major following there — even , as far as can be seen , in the early 1470s when there was still a possibility that he might take on a political role . |
| 13 | He never developed a major following there — even , as far as can be seen , in the early 1470s when there was still a possibility that he might take on a political role . |
| 14 | He would put on a white overall for the occasion , more to impress the customer than for hygienic reasons , then have a good look at the tooth . |
| 15 | However , if the transaction falls within section 25 ( or section 9 of the Factors Act ) , he can pass on a good title even after his voidable title has been avoided , Newtons of Wembley v. Williams ( 1965 C.A. ) . |