Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] where they " in BNC.

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1 First , it makes the differences seem natural and inevitable — rather than questioning where they come from and what social functions they serve , readers are urged to accept and adjust to them .
2 But they seemed to have reached that point where they could not sleep despite their tiredness .
3 Women are advised to tell the emergency phone operator if they are alone and to wait where they are not immediately visible to approaching traffic .
4 Many plants spread naturally in this way , their flexible stems arching down and rooting where they rest on the ground , and gardeners have adopted this method for woody subjects otherwise difficult to propagate .
5 As they came close we watched as they demonstrated the subtle science of reading the often obscure words of the hymn and seeing where they were going at the same time .
6 ‘ Outside the churches of St Cuthbert , he is allowing his men to ravage and rob where they wish , and at leisure .
7 But she has gone ; and they fly pell-mell up the hedgerow , frisking , chattering and perching where they will .
8 In Warsaw , dozens of East Germans were last night waiting in front of the embassy , filling out forms and wondering where they would spend the night .
9 And look where they are .
10 The guitars are crystal clear and know where they are going , and the Gears are not afraid of changing paces , enjoying a rambling slower section in Ninety Nine Per Cent while Fear is 100pc power-driven complete with ‘ wooh , woos ’ from Sympathy for the Devil .
11 A cut-away view would show the relative size of the larger plants and indicate where they grew in relation to the banks .
12 Fifty bicycles have been donated to be used by anyone and to leave where they like in the city centre under the Green Bike Scheme launched in Bristol .
13 Name five lakes in England and state where they are situated .
14 Local Partnerships bid for this motley , and decide where they are likely to get " the biggest bang for a buck " .
15 What our children need from us is reassurance , so that they can live safely , knowing the real risks and knowing where they can go if they are worried .
16 The murder case slipped easily into its next phase , as if it had been programmed by a computer that had access to several personal files and knew where they interacted .
17 The NCVQ is not an examining body in its own right but was established , in 1986 , to monitor existing awarding bodies and their qualifications in England , Wales and Northern Ireland — approving those that meet certain standards , which it will set , and showing where they stand in relation to one another .
18 It seemed a simple system when I got to know it , but wondered what it was all about , with chaps standing in different places and shouting and bawling where they wanted this waggon that was being pushed off , as he came running without the train they diverted it into siding , you see , sorting out a train .
19 Note down the first thoughts that come into your head and follow where they lead ; but do try to answer all the questions .
20 Whose branches creep and stiffen where they please ,
21 Then I can look right over the woods and see where they are ! ’
22 I suggest you talk to the ten leading political editors in England , and see where they stand . ’
23 It may be necessary to observe the birds and see where they feed .
24 Why do n't you tell that to the RAF and see where they make you sit ? ’
25 I reckon you should speak to Mr and see where they went .
26 The water of the pool was still muddy and heaving where they had swum .
27 I 'd met Kristin and Sabine that morning and they 'd told me to come over and described where they were now living .
28 Sometimes I wish they was all youngsters again , at least yer could put 'em ter bed an' know where they all were . ’
29 But inquire where they were when the news of Margaret Thatcher 's resignation as Prime Minister came through and most will gaze at you blankly .
30 The other thing I I was n't sure and this is just my thoughts on it , you are using the stewards as as points where they 're going to be you know coordinating people and everything .
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