Example sentences of "[adv] [conj] keep [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Henry should know better than to keep you cooped up with his books . |
| 2 | If an insolvency practitioner is appointed as interim receiver , he must give security and if he fails to do so and keep it up , then he can be discharged as interim receiver ( rr 6.54 and 6.55 ) . |
| 3 | But she pressed her lips together and kept it in . |
| 4 | And they have worked out how to channel the eggs out of the nests so as to keep them clean . |
| 5 | Inflation called for an uplift in many maximum fines , with a power being conferred upon the Home Secretary to adjust financial limits in the future by order , having first obtained the approval of both Houses of Parliament , so as to keep them in step with subsequent changes in the value of money . |
| 6 | His duties were defined as being : ‘ to attend to the opening and closing , lighting and heating , dusting , washing out and general care of the premises ; the trimming of the ivy so as to keep it clear of the spouting and the roof ; the keeping of the borders tidy ; and the cleanliness of the WCs . |
| 7 | At the Albert Hall Rally of the Left Book Club in February 1937 , " Mr Harry Pollitt said there was a new awakening among the middle classes and they had to rope these people in rather than keep them out . " |
| 8 | The last two examples , I 'm actually going to ask you to do tonight rather than keep you here this evening . |
| 9 | It is also good at containing costs and farming out its staff to work on site rather than keeping them in expensive offices of its own . |
| 10 | Bonkers ; let us put him away and keep him under sedation and have done with him , " That was the way their minds worked . |
| 11 | But it 's clear his orders are to stay outside and keep it verbal , and soon he comes on heavy with the landlord 's message . |
| 12 | Cool left-overs quickly and keep them cool . |
| 13 | Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place . |
| 14 | Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place . |
| 15 | Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place . |
| 16 | Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place . |
| 17 | Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place . |
| 18 | Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place . |
| 19 | Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place . |
| 20 | Please read it carefully and keep it in a safe place . |
| 21 | Please read this letter carefully and keep it for further reference as it explains a number of important points relating to your claim . |
| 22 | They are liable to scorch ( plasmolysis ) , so use sparingly and keep them away from leaf and stems . |
| 23 | ‘ There were times when I just wanted to give up and catch the next train home , ’ said Bill , ‘ but it was the thought of all the people at home praying for us and wishing us well that kept us going . ’ |
| 24 | I said yeah well that keeps us awake as well ! |
| 25 | Why not use it today and keep it handy for future checks ? |
| 26 | He told Sir Bryan to get the Chief Constable on the line immediately and to keep it open in the meantime . |
| 27 | But I will remain here and keep you company if you wish . ’ |
| 28 | If you have stress incontinence this exercise will help if you do it regularly and keep it up for several months : |
| 29 | I have the ends trimmed regularly and keep it in good condition . |
| 30 | He says that that it 's a good way of introducing youngsters to trials riding , as well as keeping them off the streets . |