Example sentences of "'ve [verb] up a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Through word of mouth and demand from customers , they 've built up a sizable business with five drivers . |
| 2 | ‘ We 've built up a great spirit and really enjoy taking part , ’ said Smith . |
| 3 | Over the last three years they 've built up a steady following , which is hardly surprising , since their stage show is one of the most acclaimed in local music . |
| 4 | I 've used up an awful lot of memory . |
| 5 | A government anti- hooligan committee has been sitting with the Football Association ; they 've drawn up a great body of information collated by the police football intelligence unit based in London . |
| 6 | If you did n't see it , it 's a tricky one but there 's a good way , we 've brought up a good point as well , if we look at the car when the car comes up , who said Polo ? |
| 7 | Goal hero Steve Mardenborough added : ‘ We knew we had to get a result because we 've slipped up a little bit recently . |
| 8 | ‘ I 've run up a few debts myself , you know ! |
| 9 | ‘ I 'm afraid I 've taken up a good deal of your time for no purpose Mr. Preston . |
| 10 | ‘ We 've lined up a nice selection of videos — you must have first choice since you 've done all the work ! ’ |