Example sentences of "children [vb base] [to-vb] [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ And though , strictly speaking , they are only allowed in the garden , the children tend to seep into the pub and even to fetch drinks for their parents . |
| 2 | Furthermore children tend to identify with the parent of the same sex . |
| 3 | Similarly , mothers of babies and children tend to look towards the experience and activities of those women whom they perceive as " successful " , " caring " and " attractive " in the maternal role . |
| 4 | This is because many children want to talk about the subject but can not find an adult in whom to confide or who is willing to talk about it . |
| 5 | Turning the other cheek is not an option here — until the children begin to work through the logic and consequences of two wrongs making a … |
| 6 | Says Mrs Cunningham : ‘ Once they get in the playground the children seem to reel off the jokes non-stop . |
| 7 | Says Mrs Cunningham : ‘ Once they get in the playground the children seem to reel off the jokes non-stop . |
| 8 | Says Mrs Cunningham : ‘ Once they get in the playground the children seem to reel off the jokes non-stop . |
| 9 | ( 3 ) In order to ensure that day care centres for children continue to operate in the territory specified under Article 3 of this treaty , the federation shall contribute to the costs of these centres for a transitional period up to June 30 , 1991 . |
| 10 | Maer Rocks is where children love to paddle in the pools in summer . |
| 11 | All children have to go through the scribbling stage . |
| 12 | additional school fees if your children have to remain in the UK |