Example sentences of "[vb pp] [prep] [noun pl] [verb] up [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | But the most dangerous discovery was 20 flares , which used to be dropped from aeroplanes to light up targets . |
2 | We 've all heard of women giving up work for their children , but men ? |
3 | On the other hand , it might be seen as an opportunity to enhance family life by the more equal opportunities offered to women to take up employment , as well as bringing up a family ; or by the enriched experiences children bring back into the family as a result of their attendance at nursery school or playgroup . |
4 | Hazard As well as the obvious hazard to motorists approaching roadworks without warning lights , there is concern the lights could be used by terrorists to set up roadblocks . |
5 | The carrying of hand coils is only appropriate on snow arĂȘtes ( as explained above ) , or on rock ridges of uneven difficulty , where party speed is increased by members picking up coils on the easy sections . |
6 | And of course , mites can be carried in clothing , bags or moveables or even blown through windows to take up residence in your home . |
7 | This year saw the introduction of new EEC legislation which effectively requires all petrol cars to be fitted with catalysts to clean up exhaust pollution . |