Example sentences of "we [vb base] [to-vb] up the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If we attempt to sum up the character of these innovations , we must say that they are practical but unprincipled . |
| 2 | Ann Cunnane , TSSIS information officer , said : ‘ We aim to clear up the confusion and bring into perspective the risk , while ensuring the public and medical communities are made aware of the importance of early detection . ’ |
| 3 | If we wish to progress up the football ladder , I can only see us doing so by winning promotion . |
| 4 | Here in the UK , we have to clean up the image of our Rottweilers , which has been so tarnished in recent years . |
| 5 | ‘ We have to count up the matter . |
| 6 | Heterosexuals can marry but there is no such recognised category as ‘ gay marriage ’ ( except perhaps in Denmark ) , so right away we have to tear up the book of rules . |
| 7 | We feel we have to keep up the pressure . ’ |
| 8 | Obviously then we need to pick up the appraisal system , and I think what I 'll have to do with that , is as the targets kep co start coming in , erm we 'll have to set up some sort of system , preferably I suspect computerized . |
| 9 | Oh well you can keep it in case we need to screw up the roof again then . |