Example sentences of "[verb] [pron] [verb] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Here , in China , people talk with horror of children playing games we happily permit in the West : teasing and even hitting an older relative , for example , to see them pretend pain and fear . |
| 2 | It does n't take much of an imagination to see them supplying Windows NT instead of , or as well as , DOS when the time comes . |
| 3 | It is not fanciful ( we have the evidence of the fifteenth-century French lord , Jean de Bueil , to show it ) to see them discussing war , its dangers , its ‘ occasions ’ rather as men today recall political or sporting occasions over a drink . |
| 4 | Luke seemed to lose no opportunity of parting her and Rob whenever he found them together , as if he could n't bear to see them slacken pace . |
| 5 | To see them annihilate all-comers in the Scottish League only serves to confirm our prejudices about the infirmity of their national football . |
| 6 | That is why that man said you will not get any more special offers on a Fri Saturday night because they ca n't sell it on a Sunday so you used to see them selling things off on a Saturday five o'clock . |
| 7 | Unfortunately living in Ireland I do n't see much of the team but I was lucky enough to be in Southampton a few weeks ago to see them beat Southampton about the head a little . |
| 8 | My contact with the family had lapsed for a while when the head asked to see me to request help in explaining the Statementing procedures to Mrs Singh . |
| 9 | I understand that you wish to call to see me to discuss CPRW 's interest in the work of the Forestry Authority in Wales . |
| 10 | Fold the sides into the pleats and bring them to lay side by side along the top edge of the swag , pinning and handstitching them securely in position , as previously planned . |
| 11 | Second , Compact involves students in setting and monitoring their own goals and hence encourages them to take responsibility for their own success or failure . |
| 12 | It helps pupils express emotions and explore personal feelings : it encourages them to make sense of different situations and different points of view , to practise negotiating successfully with others , and to cope with — and resolve — new situations . |
| 13 | I remember Menuhin writing that Karajan protects his musicians , sees they are well paid , ensures the quality of their instruments , encourages them to play chamber music , and generally boosts their morale … |
| 14 | One of the teachers , Jen Tirebuck , said : ‘ It develops their curiosity about science and encourages them to raise questions and seek their own answers . ’ |
| 15 | After all it was I who recommended them to use Nadirpur . ’ |
| 16 | Diesel park West sent us incredible demo tapes , but I would not do a deal without seeing them perform live. , |
| 17 | His team are already 4–2 down to Moscow Spartak and , after seeing them allow Tottenham to win a game well in Liverpool 's grasp , Souness said : ‘ I 'm disappointed because it is my job on the line . |
| 18 | ‘ Do n't you want me to give evidence ? ’ she demanded . |
| 19 | They did not want me to stop work to write or to see them . |
| 20 | Do n't fight nanny wo n't take your pictures any more , do you want me to open Anthony ? |
| 21 | Why does everyone want me to put L in ? |
| 22 | ‘ Do you want me to call Mandeville and Southgate and have him dragged into the hall ? |
| 23 | What d' you want me to say Scott ? |
| 24 | Why did n't you want me to take notes anymore ? ’ |
| 25 | Do you want me to take advantage of it ? ’ |
| 26 | Do you want me to take cuttings of it ? . |
| 27 | Or do you want me to wreak havoc on the supper tables ? ’ |
| 28 | Do you want me to do crisps or anything ? |
| 29 | They did n't want me to wear saris . |
| 30 | ‘ In other words , ’ said Julius in a tight voice , ‘ although this is my house , you do n't want me to set foot in that room . ’ |