Example sentences of "[num] [noun sg] [vb past] up the [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | One layman summed up the feeling with the remark , ‘ If there were stolen goods anywhere on the premises , the Church must keep out of the matter . |
2 | Under the progressive system of construction it was , however , impossible to do this , and with a very few exceptions a shortage of any one part held up the whole of the line . |
3 | One ambulanceman summed up the mood as he threw his hands up in disgust and muttered : ‘ Absolute rubbish . |
4 | One doctor summed up the change : ‘ We 've actually seen them for once ; they 've been out here visiting just to make sure that we are aware of their potential services . ’ |
5 | One supporter summed up the feelings of them all about the authorities who took them away . |