Example sentences of "[vb base] [to-vb] up [prep] a [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | I want to restore my 1967 LWB and hope to end up with a functional , economic vehicle . |
2 | But much food aid is stolen as it is unloaded at the ports ; and army-escorted convoys manage to lose up to a third of their cargoes on the way . |
3 | Ford later said that the Jaguar-GM talks had not affected its own plans ‘ Today 's announcement does not affect our view in any way , and we still plan to acquire up to a 15 per cent holding in Jaguar , ’ said a Ford spokesman in Detroit . |
4 | Supervised by a state functionary ( with a sqeaking shoe ) and led by an emotionally-chaotic project director , a group of architects struggle to come up with a high-rise building scheme that will destroy the ancient town 's character and , incidentally , clear away its slums . |
5 | Just need to come up with a brief |
6 | They have to come up with a long-term training strategy — and offers of help have come from both the World Federation for Mental Health and the Richmond Fellowship . |
7 | If you do want to start your drama sessions with a game , do n't feel you have to come up with a different one each time . |
8 | As a result of the closure of Owlerton Stadium , they stated , supporters would ‘ have to put up with a certain amount of incontinence ’ . |
9 | Mind you , you have to put up with a certain amount of check in most jobs , and veterinary practice is no exception . |
10 | ‘ That accident could have happened to anyone — male or female , ’ Sophie said , ‘ and all vets have to face up to a certain amount of danger . ’ |