Example sentences of "it [verb] its [noun sg] on the " in BNC.

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1 Representing a reaction against the wish-dreams of the initial stage , realism is liable to assume a critical and somewhat cynical aspect … it places its emphasis on the acceptance of facts and on the analysis of their causes and consequences .
2 In relation to the concept of a new settlement the Department very firmly has an open mind at a time , we 've heard many statements drawing on the various P P G s , and from some of them you might have been excused for thinking that the Department had indeed turned it turned its back on the idea of a n new settlements , knowing that sort of situation we felt it appropriate before the start of this examination to sound out the residents of two Marscham Street
3 ‘ I know a life like that makes a good story but it takes its toll on the person .
4 It began its life on the evening of Saturday , November 17 , 1894 .
5 It has also warned that some customers could be faced with paying more if it lost its hold on the household market .
6 It tapped its tail on the floor when I came in but did not get up .
7 The mountains cause it to drop its rain on the east side of the island until January .
8 Flying the flag : The Fijian team celebrates as it retains its grip on the Cup for the third year in succession : ( l-r ) Fijian supporter , Waisale Serevi , Tomasi Cama , Vesito Rauluni ( captain ) , Mesake Rasari , Viliami Rauluni , Filimone Seru , Ratu Sakeasi ( front ) .
9 It makes its appearance on the bold ridge by the Rollright Stones , where it forms the boundary between Warwickshire and Oxfordshire for part of its course .
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