Example sentences of "came up [prep] an [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In 1982 , Rudi Fuchs came up with an accurate analysis of the new avant-garde movements in painting , and in 1987 Manfred Schneckenburger drew our attention to what I would call sociological considerations : art and culture , art and design , and so on . |
| 2 | Microsoft Corp chairman Bill Gates reportedly came up with an ingenious solution when he was romancing venture capitalist Ann Winblad : observing that the same movies are usually playing at the same time all over America , they came up with the Virtual Date — they 'd each go alone to the same movie at the same time , and discuss it afterwards on their car phones . |
| 3 | In 1978 Robert Olivier , Co-Chairman of the Survival Service Commission 's Asian Elephant Group , came up with an estimated figure of between 28,000 and 40,000 elephants . |
| 4 | A race held across land , on water and through the air came up with an unlikely winner , when a steamroller took on a hot air balloon and a narrow boat to see which was the fastest . |
| 5 | After we got over the shock we asked around for other quotes and came up with an initial estimate of £1,000 plus parts , subject to what is found when the engine is taken out , from John Cutler Marine Engineers who were recommended by Sigma Yachts . |
| 6 | Unless Guy came up with an acceptable explanation , the entire Court would be gossiping about them . |
| 7 | Owen came up with an interesting interpretation . |
| 8 | There consul in Rome came up on an official visit and there was nearly a diplomatic incident when he got thrown out of the new university canteen he come to expect . |
| 9 | For example , Matt Parsley ( Caldy ) came up against an inspired show by Edwards . |
| 10 | For example , Matt Parsley ( Caldy ) came up against an inspired show by Edwards . |
| 11 | But in the Japanese Empire she at last came up against an eastern power developing at a rate comparable to her own , and one capable of offering effective resistance . |