Example sentences of "[vb base] [noun] [to-vb] [adv] the [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ Save th'strength to get down the ladder . ’ |
2 | ( iii ) Draw curves to show how the distribution of kinetic energies of the molecules in a sample of argon gas changes when the temperature of the gas is raised . |
3 | We then invent criteria to back up the choice , delegating our responsibility to professional specialists . |
4 | But the most important saving could be made by persuading people to turn off lights when they are not needed — either by time switches or by well-designed panels which allow people to select easily the amount of light they need . |
5 | What that means is that there 's a whole new way of thinking about what sorts of tasks can people actually use computers to do so the offices of the future may well have no typewriters , but just micro computers tied into an information system , and that presents , I think , great problems for people . |
6 | As a first step you might refuse the plastic bags that are thrust upon you at the supermarket check-out and use boxes to carry home the food . |
7 | Blues solos often employ double-stops to thicken up the lines . |
8 | Take care to follow exactly the battery fitting instructions for your particular model . |
9 | Do not copy the notes but underneath the stave write marks to show where the music gets louder crescendo marks and softer diminuendo marks . |
10 | why should a builder , because she 's bought second tiles , take time to sort out the duff one 's |
11 | All I 'm asking is that you take time to weigh up the deal I 'm offering and — Do you have a licence ? ’ |
12 | At some point we need administrators to carry out the will of the people . |
13 | But we need explosives to take out the island or the junction box up above . |
14 | We need time to examine fully the findings of the Select Committee and to give our response . |
15 | Example 4:12 Rent review machinery ; no notice ; determination by expert ( 1 ) if the landlord and the tenant have not agreed the Market rent three months before the relevant review date it shall be determined by an independent surveyor acting as an expert ( 2 ) the independent surveyor shall ( a ) be appointed in default of agreement by the President ( b ) give the landlord and the tenant an opportunity to make representations to him and to reply to each other 's representations ( but shall not be bound by them ) ( c ) have power to determine how the costs of the reference shall be borne ( d ) publish his decision within two months of his appointment ( 3 ) if the independent surveyor dies delays or becomes unwilling or incapable of acting or if for any reason the President thinks fit he may discharge the independent surveyor and appoint another in his place and may repeat this procedure as often as necessary Example 4:13 Landlord 's option to select method of resolving disputes if the landlord and the tenant have not agreed the Market Rent three months before the relevant review date it shall be determined by arbitration or ( if the landlord so elects by notice in writing given not later than one month before the relevant review date time being of the essence ) by an independent surveyor acting as an expert |