Example sentences of "[pers pn] [vb past] [pers pn] by [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 I caught him by cute observation ;
2 I took it by popular demand , ’ said Kelly .
3 She did it by careful eating and taking more exercise and , whatever anyone else tries to tell you , that is the only way to be sure of losing weight .
4 This failed and when the auction was over he sold it by private treaty ( agreement ) .
5 It took me by complete surprise .
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