Example sentences of "[coord] the [noun sg] [vb past] [pers pn] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | He had spoken to his solicitor earlier , and the officer offered him the chance to see a solicitor , which was declined . |
| 2 | He did n't explain why it was going to be helpful and the pilot told him the car he 'd specified was waiting for them . |
| 3 | D.C.L. degree by Oxford University and the College gave me the honour of welcoming her with flowers ’ . |
| 4 | Actually , both garments fitted her very well , and the boater gave her the same kind of perky look it had given Annie . |
| 5 | ‘ I did n't particularly enjoy being a guest of Her Majesty but the experience gave me the chance to get my priorities straight , ’ he said . |
| 6 | ‘ But the driver told her the cost had risen by 1p the previous day . |
| 7 | Fearnley Whittingstall wished to address the jury , but the coroner refused him the right to do so . |