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 .
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