Example sentences of "to present [pers pn] to the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He also gathered together nearly all the drawings formerly in his father 's collection in order to present them to the public . |
| 2 | They hope to be allowed to present them to the couple today . |
| 3 | The Empress was in great beauty … the Emperor also looked very impressive , and when after the ceremony he held up the child in his arms to present him to the multitude , the enthusiasm was genuine and great . |
| 4 | The tactic used by the Commission for passing the Single European Act was to present it to the member states as if it were the only thing on offer : either take this or leave the Community . |
| 5 | At last , their mentors were satisfied , the implement was gift-wrapped and the two fourteen year olds despatched to present it to the Matron of Trinity Hospital . |