Example sentences of "[adj] and [vb base] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | The resulting blood pressure increase can rupture a blood vessel ( haemorrhage ) or a globule of fat can become detached and block a vessel ( thrombosis ) . |
| 2 | But actually it 's the reverse , since it 's a struggle to get detached and find a perspective that balances my own inside knowledge against the spectrum of differing views of their fans , detractors and those unfortunate enough to be indifferent to them . |
| 3 | ‘ Of course you are , and so am I. Let's go somewhere civilized and have a meal . ’ |
| 4 | The first time he sang the poem Bilbo had just handed over the Ring and was off to Rivendell ; the words accordingly express a sense of abdication , of having been left behind , along with determination to accept this and make a new life somewhere as yet unknown . |
| 5 | Obviously the decrease in the amount of time spent with the first-born will have an effect but many parents are aware of this and make a great effort to give attention to the older child . |
| 6 | In terms of the planning petition erm as you know this er application has been referred to the Secretary of State and he has informed us that he wants us to carry through erm and consider a consideration of this and make a a recommendation er of it . |
| 7 | Annuals and tender perennials are best for this and provide a vast range of colours and textures . |
| 8 | Cyprio are also aware of this and market a similar brush ( only the colours and the fact that Black Knight has ‘ hooks ’ where Cyprio has loops , differ ) but to add to the potential for biological filtration with their denser crimped bristle Bio-brushes . |
| 9 | As the trainer you must provide instructions , and the dog will accept this and adopt a subordinate role . |
| 10 | Erm all this and have a life as well . |
| 11 | ‘ I 'll be back soon myself , ’ he told her , ‘ and then we 'll forget all this and have a really good time again . ’ |
| 12 | You , you then take this and have a wrestling match with that objection you , you know what I 'm saying ? |
| 13 | What we have here is , is a huge sheet of this material on the wall , and the visitors stand in front of this and press a flashlight which allows them then to make all sorts of poses on the wall , and as they then move away , their shadow is left on the wall so they can look back and see what their , their shadow was like in the pose . |
| 14 | There are many adults who 've had to face up to this problem and have , in actual fact , overcome it Susan Hampshire is one ; I believe Hans Anderson , also , has suffered from this difficulty — that with help they can overcome this and live a normal life . |
| 15 | One path to go down might begin from the priority the Council had given to its knowledge of the particular institutions : ‘ it seems that we should now begin to build even more positively on this and consider a move in which certain institutions were granted particular responsibilities … the academic board in an experienced institution engaging in work of high quality should be authorized by the Council to reach decisions in defined areas ’ , and within understood frameworks of report and action . |
| 16 | The 65-year-old driver , who was able to jump clear and shout a warning , escaped with a broken leg . |
| 17 | Most of the game is mental — being able to keep your head clear and retain a certain outlook on life should mean that bad times are neither so frequent nor so lengthy as they would be if you start examining your technique or doubting your ability . |
| 18 | Hostels or discharge units within the hospital grounds enable some patients to go out to work daily and have a relatively autonomous and responsible life , while retaining some of the security of the hospital environment . |
| 19 | During a normal immune response , immune cells ( white blood cells/ lymphocytes ) become activated and secrete a variety of small protein molecules which help to induce the stimulation of nearby lymphocytes to become active against foreign or abnormal cells . |
| 20 | There are two bundled games which are OK and provide a bit of a break , but they 're not quite enough . |
| 21 | They are very economical and remain a viable buy because of their extreme portability , especially for use in the car , where CDs — with their wider dynamic range — have little advantage . |
| 22 | In addition to the above commercial reserve , LASMO is participating in the appraisal of a number of discoveries which are potentially commercial and have a most likely reserves estimate of 240 mmboe net to LASMO [ 1991 178 mmboe ] . |
| 23 | If large curtains are vacuumed in situ with a hand attachment , this will keep the fabric fresh and prevent a build-up of dust , reducing the need for frequent cleaning . |
| 24 | Where on this conjoined road of shared experiences did the Prime Minister go so badly wrong and become a Tory ? |
| 25 | when delivering a kick , raise the kicking knee and leg high and maintain a straight line through the body ; and |
| 26 | Get the wing-tip holder to keep the down wind wing-tip high and apply a little aileron to prevent it falling during the first part of the take-off run . |
| 27 | Instead , you held your head high and let a glazed look mask your eyes . |
| 28 | Let's celebrate : organisers Cordelia Ditton and Dominic D'Angelo are determined that the overall tone will be upbeat and create a feel-good factor |
| 29 | They can go to work when about one year old and have a working life up to the age of approximately ten years . |
| 30 | It is the last of the merostomes the group of fossil horseshoe crabs that were varied and numerous in the coal swamps of the Carboniferous and have a history that extends back to the Cambrian . |