Example sentences of "come up [prep] the [adj -est] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | I think the Court of Bank of Ireland has come up with the greatest riddle since 1782 , when an Act of Parliament established the Bank . |
2 | And , by the way , " he added , as if it was all part of the same subject , " I think I 've come up with the safest combination of captain and crew for your journey . |
3 | There was much competition during the war as to who could come up with the best bomb story , and my mother had a great time telling this one to all the aunties , especially as it was only due to her nagging that I had n't been in my bed at the time . |
4 | We offer four £5 book vouchers to readers who come up with the wittiest gag about scientists and engineers . |
5 | And the two who come up with the best reasons will join the Royal gathering . |