Example sentences of "[pers pn] bring up the [noun] of " in BNC.

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1 I bring up the subject of music .
2 In a misguided attempt to impress the veteran American producer , I brought up the name of Jaume Sisa : a songwriter I once met by chance in a bar in Barcelona , and a man whose work is considered obscure even in Catalonia .
3 I brought up the question of bans and proscriptions and Sinclair finally stated that no red flags or ‘ unauthorised ’ slogans will be permitted .
4 When Sara returned they drank the ale and she brought up the subject of an increased allowance for her and the children .
5 She brought up the subject of an inquest on a man who had hanged himself .
6 She brought up the subject of an inquest on a man who had hanged himself .
7 She brought up the hem of her cloak to cover her nose .
8 But then they bring up the story of a great uncle who was infected with French ideas and took to drink , and so they insinuate I shall do the same . ’
9 When Maxim hoped he had finished , Lomax glanced at Agnes , then said : ‘ They brought up the Rules of Engagement business , then ?
10 I waited for her to bring up the subject of Graham 's murder because I knew she would have been very upset .
11 In an address to a potentially hostile assembly of Protestant ministers , he brought up the subject of his religion and emphasized his belief in a strict separation of the affairs of state and those of the church .
12 When she returned with the money he brought up the matter of the dog's-tooth suit .
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