Example sentences of "do [pron] [verb] the [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 D' you know the principal parts of insuesco ? ’
2 It will certainly do nothing to resolve the philosophical doubts of those who regard art and design as essentially different or yet others working in the art and design faculties of polytechnics who fear that the technological and scientific ambiance of the institution is inimical to the needs and style of high-level art education .
3 Can I also add that it will also instigate centrally determined policing policies , very much akin to other government policies , particularly economic policies which have , as yet , done nothing to address the underlying causes of crime and there are fears and I 'm quoting here from the er the response made by the Association of Metropolitan Authorities , the Association of County Councils and the Association of District Councils that it could lead to a national Police force .
4 Linking is a way in which that interdependent relationship can be experienced in practical ways so motivating people to want to do something to change the enormous inequalities which exist .
5 It still preaches old-fashioned family values , rather than rolling up its sleeves and doing something to help the single-parent families and the thousands of homeless who exist on Britain 's streets .
6 Mainstream nineteenth-century feminism fought for , and in large measure achieved , freedom from legal constraint , but this did nothing to rectify the structural inequalities suffered by women .
7 She did nothing to help the stricken families , to advise , or to offer information on either the Social Work Department 's rights and responsibilities , or those of the parents .
8 Although this ardent Protestant was now protector ( and duke of Somerset ) , his government did nothing to help the Protestant Castalians .
9 The covering of hair did nothing to disguise the rippling muscles , as he moved to the chair she 'd indicated , and she swallowed painfully .
10 When under Nicholas the governor of each province was instructed to draw up an annual report , the information supplied was hopelessly vague and did nothing to identify the major weaknesses and problems of the administration .
11 How do I remove the old ones without damaging the wall ?
12 Did ye get the little bottles ? ’
13 Again he heard the strong Irish voice ring out — ‘ Did ye get the little bottles ? ’ — and knew that however cosy it might seem in imagination he would never be one of the party hurried through the customs to the English or Irish or Scottish College .
14 ‘ Why did you spare the two children , Adolph ? ’
15 Did you see the little kittens at the end ?
16 Did you have the two bits or the one bit ?
17 So did you say the yellow leaves on this umbrella tree are due
18 and who else did you get the two hankies for ?
19 Did you get the best marks in your class this year , Mandy ? ’ asked her father .
20 Did you get the best wages in your office this year ? ’
21 Do you realise the entire police force is working on this ?
22 Do you mean the good points for me personally ?
23 R.B. How far do you think the two issues … well there are many issues here , but two in particular it seems to me … the whole question of feminism is particularly important to the Catholic community ?
24 But what do YOU think the two men were saying ?
25 Lastly , do you think the new laws , the new erm Act is going to be an improvement ?
26 ‘ And what do you think the other passengers are going to do ?
27 What do you think the transitional problems will be ?
28 ‘ How do you think the American audiences will react to a show about Joyce Grenfell ? ’
29 Do you think the secret Templars exist ? ’
30 In what order of importance do you place the various advantages of this area for new industries ?
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