Example sentences of "[vb past] [prep] [noun] to [noun sg] the " in BNC.

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1 However , Mr Justice Johnson asked for permission to relist the case because he ‘ became concerned that the length of sentence imposed may have been excessive ’ .
2 As it changed from green to amber the current intensified sharply and before he could stop himself Graham instinctively jerked his hand off the pad .
3 And she even dropped from time to time the odd and flattering hint about the unique nature of her interest .
4 Although this certainly coincided with attempts to breakdown the work process , matters were bound to be more complicated in such an unequivocally skilled trade .
5 Her legs began to hurt and she considered from time to time the possibility of varicose veins .
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