Example sentences of "their [noun] ' [noun] [conj] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Most treat the position as purely ceremonial , but they can actively preside over their courts ' proceedings if they choose , and in recent years a few have done so . |
| 2 | The two singles wins for Berkshire left the reigning champions in an irretrievable position and the home side added a dash more salt to their opponents ' wounds as they clinched a full eight victory points from the remaining doubles victory . |
| 3 | The little town was packed with milling crowds , but many of these were parents , come to collect their sons ' wages before they either went back to work or moved on to another farm . |
| 4 | Many women are filled with trepidation at the thought of their husbands ' retirement because they just want to do nothing . |
| 5 | Directors of limited companies are not personally liable for their companies ' debts unless you get a guarantee from them . |
| 6 | In some extraordinary manner the children seemed better able to cope with their parents ' injuries when they were well away from the hospital . |
| 7 | In another ten years they can come and visit me to their hearts ' content and I wo n't object . |
| 8 | They stood up to be counted , to save their men 's jobs , their community and their families ' futures and I salute their courage and wish them well in their pit vigil . |
| 9 | Although we both knew that we were acting from the best possible motives , I argued , other people were always ready to place a malicious interpretation on their neighbours ' doings and it might therefore be better to wait before breaking the news . |
| 10 | AIRCRAFT unions will today seek assurances about their members ' futures when they meet American buyers of the 125 business jet . |
| 11 | That was what 'd taken my fancy when the plan struck me : I could just see them standing there , mouths opening and shutting , looking at me bringing home this strange new boyfriend , knowing that nice people are polite to their daughters ' boyfriends when they 're thrust in front of their noses but — how can you be polite , darling — or , well , be anything — to this one ? |