Example sentences of "to bring [pron] [noun] [conj] " in BNC.

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1 Most youths and even small boys wore a strip of hide around their wrists or ankles : this had been given them with appropriate blessing to bring them success when they became warriors .
2 RIGHT the OBAS bed gives correct support for each partner , helping to bring them relaxation and relief from pain .
3 I would like to bring them flowers and round boxes of Turkish Delight and strings of beaded sea-shells .
4 He said : ‘ Alan rang me the other night and told me to bring my hosepipe because he 's on fire at the moment .
5 But Weller — unlike a large number of the audience who had chosen to bring their snorts and sniffles with them , was laid up with flu in Vienna .
6 They are also denied the statutory right to bring their dependants or claim supplementary benefits .
7 If our democracy is to retain popular support and respect , it seems vital that the 60pc of voters regularly voting for change are given some opportunity to bring their ideals and values to bear on society .
8 The door closed behind her and Lindsey sat for several minutes , trying to bring her feelings and emotions firmly back under control , finally having to hurry to carry out her ward round .
9 She had forgotten to bring her gloves and so the hand that she thrust out to break her fall sank into the cold , muddy turf .
10 At a recent meeting it was disclosed that £350,000 was needed — just to bring its electrics and equipment into line with the Health and Safety Act .
11 ‘ But you must not think it is only to bring you charity that I came .
12 Sometimes you have to be more patient and allow the universe to bring you joy and abundance in its own way , and in its own time .
13 I 'm glad to bring you greetings because I think you serve a particularly unimportant purpose !
14 Finally , a reminder that we have a special programme tonight to bring you results and news from today 's local government elections .
15 While the students compete for honours within their class , the teacher may be looking to the class as a whole , competing with other teachers ' classes , to bring him esteem and promotion .
16 ‘ Yes , there ought to be somebody to bring him soup and toast and cooling drinks .
17 Bright though his three sons were , they had nothing on Sally-Anne , the daughter conceived in the purest love , out of wedlock , to bring him joy and sorrow .
18 We shall expect the Spirit to bring us assurance that we are indeed the sons of God , and conversely we shall be careful not to deny that any Christian people , any sons of the heavenly Father , possess the Spirit of adoption .
19 Now use this prayer in any form you wish to bring your thoughts and findings to God .
20 What you need to know about now is how to bring your practice and your registration status up to date , and the different routes of re-entry available to you .
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