Example sentences of "pick up [art] [noun] [conj] " in BNC.

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1 To find out more about how Regional Railways have changed their ways , telephone Darlington ( 0325 ) 355111 or York ( 0904 ) 642155 or pick up a folder and timetable from your nearest staffed station .
2 Alternatively pick up a pen and a piece of paper and compose your own speech immediately after reading all these for inspiration .
3 So grab five minutes for yourself , pick up a pen and write to us — we ca n't wait to get your letters .
4 Its amazing the number of computer users that pick up a pen or pencil to take a telephone message when they 're sitting in front of a working PC !
5 You will soon learn how it behaves in the pan , but if agonising doubts gather as you gaze down upon a yellow heavy flake , pick up a stone and crush the flake .
6 Use the map to get up to the ladder on the other side and climb out onto the platform , pick up a crate and kill the workman , now kill the green blob and complete the level by reaching the flag .
7 From the start , pick up a crate and kill the policeman , continue right , dodging the dog on the way , climb the ladder to where the mugger prowls , dodge him and grab the ‘ ? ’ ( 50 points ) and the records , climb upwards , collecting records on the way , kill the workman with the crate and thus gain access to the roof of the building , avoid climbing the crane ( there 's nothing of interest there ) , climb up the ladder and kill the policeman , run right and jump off the edge to the end of the building .
8 She , one day she tell me dat she saw a ghost — or somefing like a ghost , a person who come in the house — she tell me she pick up a brick and break i bones — de ting run like she no know what .
9 He can flick a football over his head with perfect control , pick up a guitar and find a tune .
10 Customers pick up a basket and walk around the store , selecting the goods they require .
11 Pick up a diamond and the play of light on its clear multifaceted surface will hold you fascinated .
12 When next buying your petfood , look out for the special tins of Kit-e-Kat and Pal and pick up a Whiskas or Chum 1990 calendar .
13 Pick up a pack or two next time you visit your local branch .
14 As England discovered in 1986 when they performed so lamentably at the international sevens tournaments in Sydney , it is just not possible to turn round a few weeks before an event and pick up a team and set off with any expectation of success .
15 Your firm has a potted guide to the rules about residence and domicile — pick up a copy as you leave .
16 Pick up the ball and run around with it ?
17 Moving like a boy in treacle , I rotate on the axis of my right knee and pick up the yard and a half of large bore nozzle between hands slick with sweat .
18 Presumably they pick up the pinta and down the sherry and beer as well , not to mention making it look as if the reindeers have had a go at the carrots .
19 You can , as I said just now , pick up the gauntlet and say squeeze him out and force him through the cones and whatever thing might result of that , you just do n't know , or you can say , Well alright , ease off , go on , you have the space , I do n't really need it , I 'm not in a hurry .
20 Pick up the phone before it is too late
21 Pick up the phone before it is too late .
22 Pick up the phone and speak to the person concerned .
23 Simply pick up the phone and dial
24 The best thing is — nothing can beat this — when you pick up the phone and tell them who you are , the repair man will always come round .
25 If you pick up the phone and ring to get seats here you will very often find that you ca n't get through .
26 ‘ With friends , you do n't introduce yourself , there 's no need to ring and say ‘ It 's Tessa here ’ , you just pick up the phone and wail : ‘ I threw up last night , ’ or ‘ I ca n't stand it , he has n't called . ’
27 Your bill will tell you what band you 're in so if you think you 're entitled to any discounts and these are n't shown on your bill , just pick up the phone and call the Action Team they 'll put you through to someone who knows exactly what street you live in and what tax you should pay .
28 Er I suggest you pick up the phone and you give us a call now on , alright ?
29 If you have any views pick up the phone and call me now .
30 That 's it yes ah I 'm connected with you I am on a cerebral plane connected with you our brains our interlinked you reach down you pick up the phone and you ring now .
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