Example sentences of "[pers pn] [to-vb] up a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This allows you to set up a different sound by altering the mid emphasis , coupled with selectable additional boost which can then be triggered by either the front panel ‘ enable ’ switch or via a footswitch . |
| 2 | Lengthy booklists are expensive and dull : with some time and effort it will be possible for you to build up a personal library and reference system which is individually geared to your particular needs , and one which helps you to build on your existing knowledge rather than attempting to start again from scratch . |
| 3 | Many people use them to build up a tax-free fund for youngsters which they get at 18 or 21 , although you are restricted to one scheme per person . |
| 4 | I ask them to build up a Personal Language Profile ( either on their own or by interviewing each other ) which they then share with others in the group . |
| 5 | times of I mean , I actually think it 's a an awful lot of ask of a friendship , or of a family situation and also , indeed , if you I mean I think sometimes they can be very supportive but th the true understanding may not be there and erm I think that 's what led me to start up a self- help group in Edinburgh erm which is , has been erm running for the last two years now . |
| 6 | The improvements keep coming and have inspired him to draw up a four-point plan for Vets : |
| 7 | I 'd been expecting her to put up a stiff rearguard action , protesting that holidays were one thing and everyday life another , that she had only surrendered to me in a moment of weakness which she would regret for the rest of her life , and so on and so forth . |
| 8 | Theda threw her a grateful look , and hurried after Miss Merchiston , whose familiarity with the steep staircase enabled her to keep up a cracking pace . |
| 9 | In this extract Roddy 's parents want him to take up a useful hobby : |
| 10 | It was too early for me to think up a brilliant reply . |
| 11 | Save any vegetable water and use it to whip up a healthy cocktail or as a basis for gravy . |
| 12 | Yellow is more stimulating , so use it to brighten up a cold room |
| 13 | Someone could have put it away or be using it to sweep up a broken wine glass . |
| 14 | A partner has left us to take up a senior registrar post ( not least because of the out of hours commitment ) . |