Example sentences of "my [noun] [vb past] [pers pn] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 In my case , my parents used it with devastating overkill .
2 Apart from learning more about my own language , the eloquent richness of the Queen 's English and the previously undiscovered interest I had in teaching , my job brought me into close contact with real Spanish people .
3 My father left me in sole and total charge , ’ she said slowly , battling to retain control of her emotions .
4 My father warned me about French men .
5 It was because the Communist Party fed me , that my learning stood me in good stead and I know at least this much and I live like this .
6 I enjoyed the function and my friends kept me in good cheer as I was obviously anxious about my husband being in the Gulf and did have a few too many drinks .
7 The Head of Department replied that they were used mainly for the Sixth Form , for example , the History of Art' … my predecessor bought them for departmental use , but my belief is that kids should be actively involved in creative work , not passively looking at film — and we have difficulty with blackout , too'. ( verified note of meeting )
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