Example sentences of "[pers pn] [vb infin] [prep] [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | cos it 'll make them think about their language wo n't they ? |
| 2 | Our main purpose in life is to make people aware of the problem , to make them think of their own vulnerability and responsibility and make them act in a safe and sensible way . |
| 3 | He said the words softly , like a breath , letting them mingle with her scent , then turned away , reddening at the thought that had come to mind . |
| 4 | He seemed unconcerned at letting me loose on his half-share investment and I tried telling myself that ahead lay merely a quick pop over three undemanding obstacles , not the first searching test of my chances of racing . |
| 5 | At present , everything that Hewlett-Packard is doing looks right : it has won itself a reputation of taking better care of its customers , an example being the way it is not forcing its MPE users to move to Unix , instead letting them migrate at their own pace . |
| 6 | ‘ Can you tell me when we can begin to teach the totally inexperienced , gauche young ladies you 've employed as receptionists , or do we just let them loose on our unsuspecting clients ? ’ |
| 7 | She took the keys from him , and was appalled to hear them rattle in her shaking hand . |
| 8 | But working on that film made me think about my life . |
| 9 | It made me think of my convict 's travelling companion . |
| 10 | That made me think of my convict . |
| 11 | I wanted to forget him , because he makes me think of his mother . |
| 12 | Almost always , by helping them stay in their own homes — not only by providing the necessary cash , but also by helping them to obtain all the entitlements to which they are due . |
| 13 | Your parents hate it and would gladly lynch this band rather than let them dabble with your adolescent hormones that ca n't help wanting to shag them senseless in a vat of cold custard . |
| 14 | I contacted the Welsh Office , let them know of our irritation at not being consulted and obtained a copy of the paper . |
| 15 | It may take them a little while , but it is important that you contact them to make a housing application and let them know of your needs . |
| 16 | It does no harm to let them know of your interest while a course is in preparation . |
| 17 | But undeterred by background or family opinion , I 'd written to the BBC to let them know of my ambitions to be a broadcaster — and was dismissed without benefit of an interview . |
| 18 | So I hope it is n't just sentimentality that makes me baulk at his drastic solution . |
| 19 | The seriousness of the revolt was evidenced by the fact that Soapy Simon , an arch-appeaser who wanted above everything to be liked , had become their spokesman and had let them cram into his room and sit it out ( with a break for dinner at the Savoy , of course ) until the PM gave his answer . |
| 20 | The hand-outs were vital to get them a bite , to help them survive in their pitiful plight . |
| 21 | In this way , the hypnotist is not making me attack against my will , he is conjuring up a set of circumstances in which to attack seems the lesser of two evil courses . |
| 22 | Ironically , because having shown me what he termed ‘ retroscendence ’ , The Fat Controller was content to let me stew in my own juice for a while . |
| 23 | I used to try and act in straight plays but I was so bad they made me act with my back to the audience . |
| 24 | ‘ I did ask him why he had n't let me know on his way there that he would be coming later . |
| 25 | It would therefore be helpful to let me know of your availability at those times by completing the attached form . |
| 26 | At least let me know of your address , even if you feel you can not tell the Ambassador , your uncle , or his wife where you are . |
| 27 | May I expound on my answer ? |
| 28 | What did I think of his idea of linking the poems with short passages elaborating and co-ordinating the motifs of the poem before and the one to follow ? |
| 29 | When she returned she said , ‘ Did I tread on your foot on the way out ? ’ |
| 30 | Shall I tread on his toes for you ? ’ |