Example sentences of "and [noun sg] [verb] up a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Roux and Co cook up a treat at Food Show . |
| 2 | The problem was that we were firefighting not just for ourselves but for so many of our clients , and firefighting takes up a lot of time and emotionally is a strain . |
| 3 | Plugged into your stereo , the lighting effect , which is multi-coloured and does pulsate , is fun in a dark room , especially when there 's a lot of bass , and might liven up a party . |
| 4 | Theta ( 3.6 ) and Eta make up a pair . |
| 5 | Left : Storing water at room temperature and aerating takes up a lot of space but may be worthwhile — the bucket on the right may have had salt added , but the SG tester also incorporates a thermometer . |
| 6 | THE GOVERNMENT and army drew up a secret 50-60 point peace plan in a bid to get the IRA to extend its Christmas ceasefire . |
| 7 | TV 's Bodger and Badger cook up a Sunday lunchtime treat , with barmy Jane Bassett , juggling genius Tim Bat and Prince of Pottiness Pierre Hollins , and masses of mashed potato . |
| 8 | A mix of peppercorns , mustard and ginger spiced up a fillet of beef — it 's wonderful served hot , or cold mixed in a Christmas salad of broccoli and cherry tomatoes . |
| 9 | My parents returned to Devon and Dad started up a hairdressing and tobacconist 's business in Exmouth . |