Example sentences of "[vb pp] [v-ing] up the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Suddenly the night had erupted into a confusion of fire , noise and light , as first the house had erupted in flames and then five heavy vehicles had come roaring up the twisting driveway , headlights blazing . |
| 2 | Nor has it made building up the industrial base an objective . |
| 3 | No doubt Julius Reuter would have found setting up the famous news agency far easier if he had one to bash out his stories on . ’ |
| 4 | While admitting that the US company 's board had discussed winding up the Irish operation a number of times , he emphasized his gratitude and that of the board for the help and co-operation received from the Irish government and the IDA . |
| 5 | Sales manager had just finished setting up the portable testing gear when an Al Mutlaq representative wanted to buy it . |