Example sentences of "and [verb] [adv prt] [pos pn] [noun] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Our idea was to arrive on a Friday night , eat far too much at one of the local pubs , and build up our strength for a full day 's riding on Saturday . |
| 2 | Between now and the early spring he will continue to consult people and build up his plans for the crucial meeting with ministers . |
| 3 | Did n't they all know about the terrible appearance of the Conablaiche last time , and how it had prowled the country , snatching sleeping children from their beds and tearing out their hearts for its Dark Master . |
| 4 | There appears no civilised pale where they can remove their armour and let down their guard for any length of time . |
| 5 | Lexington society were present and the newspapers had been busy taking photographs and writing up their accounts for the morning editions . |
| 6 | Rachel gave a weak smile and lifted up her cup for more coffee . |
| 7 | He has also gratefully accepted Athena 's help in recruiting staff and handed over his payroll for the company to process . |
| 8 | Either to close the new business altogether and run off its assets for the benefit of existing policyholders , or to seek new capital in a deal with another company . |
| 9 | They asked their countrymen to inform the authorities of their arrival and pass on their request for asylum , the report added . |
| 10 | Quinn turned to the figure on the bed and pulled off his hood for him . |
| 11 | Generally we meet in Forum , stand outside and sort out our plan for the evening , and then stroll down the street to cactus , the old western style bar , Doors or Hamam 's , to name but a few . |
| 12 | If possible , visit her last employer and find out her reason for leaving . |
| 13 | Go on up , do , and play off your airs for her benefit . |
| 14 | The employer could even suspend production and live off his wealth for some considerable time . |
| 15 | And this was the old insurance plaque and if your house caught fire then the insurance fire brigade would come and put out your fire for you . |
| 16 | But I do intend to do it , and if it comes off I suppose I should put my money where my mouth is and offer up my effort for your appraisal . |
| 17 | David jumped down on to the platform and put up his hands for the baggage . |
| 18 | It –vas such an odd and witty little toy that Melanie giggled and stretched out her hand for it , to work it herself . |
| 19 | He pressed his back against the stone wall and stretched out his hand for some food . |
| 20 | Well , at its annual conference the N U J gave us one hundred percent backing and carried on its support for us . |
| 21 | Turn to Page 22 and check out your stars for today in June Penn 's great guide . |
| 22 | When the King left London in 1642 to travel north and set up his standard for the Civil War , he visited Little Gidding , together with Prince Rupert and Prince Charles . |
| 23 | It was a confident Neil Kinnock who hammered home his attack on the government and set out his stall for the election , concentrating on the economy , investment and education . |
| 24 | No sooner had he freed the platform of the Collector 's superfluous presence than the Doctor sprang into his place and held up his hand for silence . |
| 25 | ’ He shook his head dismally and held out his glass for Wakelate to refill it . |
| 26 | He told me his name was Abel Magwitch , and after breakfast he lit his pipe and held out his hands for mine again . |
| 27 | We should take what lessons we have learnt and work out our options for an energy-efficient future . |