Example sentences of "did [verb] at the [noun] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 Distinctive directors did emerge at the end of the decade .
2 He added : ‘ We did look at the possibility of replacing McDermott with another fast bowler but all those good enough were already committed elsewhere . ’
3 When we started the Eurofighter programme , we did look at the possibility of expanding N A M A so that it could also conduct the management of the the Eurofighter project .
4 He did apply at the Academy for a place , but although his name is there in the archives for 1880 , whether he actually attended is a matter for conjecture .
5 I felt fine — refreshed almost — my leg a little sore but not enough to impede me , although I did wonder at the wisdom of the ‘ cute red heels and hose ’ as I wriggled my feet into the 4-inch-high stilettos .
6 Flat-top Ekos did abound at the bottom of the market , but they all ended up with a Dulux psychedelic front and a magnetic pickup across the soundhole .
7 ( c ) If property did pass at the moment of the making of the contract , the making of the contract constituted the appropriation , because by that act the rogue assumed the rights of the owner .
8 Individuals could and did suffer at the hands of individual kings .
9 On that basis I would be content to say , as we did say at the conclusion of the hearing , that the appeal should be dismissed and that we would affirm Ward J. 's declaration that it would be lawful for the hospital to administer blood to Miss T.
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