Example sentences of "[vb base] [verb] up the [noun sg] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you actually want to set up the society yourself , find ten little friends , come along , ten people giving the number you need to form a society one pound each for membership , I shall give you all the er relevant data and you can start up your side in whatever it be as long as it does n't contravene union policy on sexism , racism etcetera . |
| 2 | But if I want to move up the ladder I 'll have to go elsewhere . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ Where fishermen once set out to sea , now travellers stop to soak up the sun which bakes the sandy shores . ’ |
| 4 | Where fishermen once set out to sea , now travellers stop to soak up the sun which bakes the sandy shores . |
| 5 | And do be careful if you decide to open up the box yourself to have a rummage around . |
| 6 | I can not believe that I 've cut up the dress he used to love me to wear and all I get for thanks is cheek . |
| 7 | ‘ I 'm off now , ’ he continued , ‘ ter meet yer Mum , so when yer 've cleared up the table yer can get ter bed . ’ |
| 8 | It was late when we woke , and by the time we have cleared up the mess it is later still . |