Example sentences of "[adv] [subord] keep [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Henry should know better than to keep you cooped up with his books . |
| 2 | And they have worked out how to channel the eggs out of the nests so as to keep them clean . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | 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 . " |
| 6 | The last two examples , I 'm actually going to ask you to do tonight rather than keep you here this evening . |
| 7 | 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 . |
| 8 | He says that that it 's a good way of introducing youngsters to trials riding , as well as keeping them off the streets . |
| 9 | So as well as keeping you informed we are trying to encourage in NEW MEMBERS . |
| 10 | We need to concentrate on the FA cup , getting a deceent run will give the players some confidence and bring in the money as well as keeping us fans happy ( well relatively speaking ) . |
| 11 | We need to concentrate on the FA cup , getting a deceent run will give the players some confidence and bring in the money as well as keeping us fans happy ( well relatively speaking ) . |