Example sentences of "[adj] [verb] on [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As our metabolic rate slows down , it is easier to put on weight and harder to lose it and those first painful steps of the morning crawl down the stairs and out for a run seem to take longer . |
| 2 | Leopardstown 's race has n't the charisma of last year when Dr Devious took on St Jovite , but then you ca n't have everything . |
| 3 | Once the school has formed the relationship many companies will be prepared to take on sponsorship or allocate funds . |
| 4 | He was not willing to take on cases with relatively unconventional chosen outcomes . |
| 5 | But the officer/manager should not trust the ‘ man ’ unless it has been demonstrated , such as through promotion , that he is willing to take on responsibility . |
| 6 | Some commentators have complained that Clark 's title , Civilisation , was misleading , as only Western arts were treated ; but even if Clark had been willing to take on world art , costs would no doubt have prevented such a grandiose project . |
| 7 | Would they be tidier and more accessible hung on pegboards ? |
| 8 | A word of warning : please consult your vet as to exactly what quantity of Eukanuba you should give your Rottweiler each day — it is very easy to put ON weight with Eukanuba if you are n't careful — and the instructions on the bag do suggest you allow your dog to take as much as he wished during the 24-hour period . |
| 9 | For many people it is all too easy to put on weight , and for the vast majority the problem is caused by a simple energy imbalance — too much food is consumed and too little energy expended by exercise or work . |
| 10 | It is very easy to switch on toggles by accident , causing unexpected problems when typing in text . |
| 11 | ‘ Vicar In A Tutu ’ was pure Carry On camp , an unashamedly silly romp , throwing the listener off balance and hardly in a fit state to take ‘ There Is A Light That Never Goes Out ’ , the true pinnacle of the album and the track that , if Mr Shankly had had his way , would have been a classic single . |
| 12 | These pass on tips about jobs or lodgings , or can give a firm base of support once a migrant has crossed the border . |
| 13 | You would have to eat six or eight of these to put on weight . ’ |
| 14 | Carry On Columbus is the 30th Carry On film Peter and his partner Gerald Thomas have produced . |
| 15 | The Bill would make it illegal to carry on business with tax havens . |
| 16 | It was not soldiering where all hung on victory or defeat , as in other armies , but rather a stylish profession of arms , aimed at bringing greater glory to France and to the Legion . |
| 17 | ALL GO ON WESTGATE ROAD : |
| 18 | The movie is directed by Gerald Thomas , veteran of many Carry On movies . |
| 19 | With market makers unwilling to take on stock , Watts Blake shed 23 to 345p , Johnston Group ran back 17 to 177p and Bentalls lost 7 to 98p . |
| 20 | John , Thomas , and Richard , all carried on branches of the business and the designation ‘ Edwards of Halifax ’ is applied to them all . |
| 21 | Those unable to obtain off-farm income would be unlikely to carry on farming , he points out . |
| 22 | ‘ GPs do n't understand what we do ’ — they referred inappropriate patients , and were often reluctant to pass on information . |
| 23 | FANTASTIC PLANET : ‘ Carry On Columbus ’ Malcolm McLaren teams up with Lee Gorman for the theme to the forthcoming Carry On Columbus movie — out now |
| 24 | So far , more than half of those taken on trial have been given full time jobs like Chris . |
| 25 | For example , separate decisions need to be taken in relation to : ( 1 ) VAT registrationwhere , if the partners of the new office are not to be the same as those carrying on business at headquarters , separate registration will be required ; ( 2 ) preparation of accountswhere if separate accounts for each office are kept , with separate accounting dates ( which is a matter to be settled between the partners and the firm 's accountants and involves no breach of professional conduct whichever decision may be taken ) , accountants ' reports will have to be produced in respect of each office ; ( 3 ) identity of the partnerswhether the new office should be run as a separate partnership or as a branch office ; ( 4 ) investment business certificatesseparate certificates will be needed if there is not an identity of partners at all a firm 's offices . |
| 26 | The revival in borrowing was concentrated on credit cards , suggesting that consumers are stepping up purchases of everyday items but are still reluctant to take on debt to finance household durables and cars . |
| 27 | The Great Dane , recently voted the world 's best goalkeeper , will be looking for his seventh shut-out in a row as Manchester United take on Tottenham today . |
| 28 | At the Manor Ground Oxford United take on Watford , the bottom club in the first division . |
| 29 | B Division leaders Ballymoney United take on neighbours Glebe Rangers from the Ballymena and District League while RUC after defeating H & W Welders , entertain Dervock . |
| 30 | The Broncos are happy to take on John Monie 's Best of British away from home — they want the showdown at Wigan 's Central Park the weekend after the World Cup final between Australia and Great Britain on October 24 . |