Example sentences of "[pers pn] [vb infin] up [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | It also helps them build up market research techniques — required in the technology section of the National Curriculum — as well as developing planning , advertising , promotion and interviewing skills . |
2 | ‘ Can I go up Lochnagar ? |
3 | What made you give up education ? |
4 | ‘ Why did you give up Formula One ? ’ she enquired . |
5 | But his lack of affection for her did n't lessen her love for him , nor did she give up hope that she would one day be able to make him feel genuinely fond of her . |
6 | Firstly , for many it can help to control body weight because regular , vigorous exercise lasting for at least 20 to 30 minutes increases your energy output and helps you use up body fat . |
7 | Q. So how would you sum up progress in the last two to three years ? |
8 | Will you take up residence in France ? ’ |
9 | " Why did you take up forestry ? " she asked him . |
10 | Do you end up sort of metal box end ? |
11 | Or did you go up way ? |
12 | Will you put up Christmas decorations in the shop ? |
13 | Somewhere along the line , real communication can break down and talking together dwindle to basic exchanges about the practical commonplaces of daily life — ‘ Did you remember to post the letters ? ’ — ‘ Will you pick up Auntie ? ’ |
14 | Why do n't you pick up Angel Delight and got a free jelly with it back there ? |
15 | Was the help , helping you pick up body language there ? |
16 | Did you do all your time in the Met , or did you start up north ? ’ |
17 | It is not very clever to spray and fight off enemies from the front door , while letting them take up residence outside a wide open back door . |
18 | My mother made me take up tap dancing , because I 'd got sparrow legs . |
19 | Should they give up exercise , or continue through their pregnancy ? |
20 | He heard the train whistle , the engine was slowing for a signal then he heard it pick up speed again . |