Example sentences of "[vb base] [pron] at [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Make yerself at 'ome , said Mr Piggott , passing her an out-of-date copy of the parish magazine . |
| 2 | We make them at just under a pound but what the record companies charge for them in the shops is up to them |
| 3 | Long curved bill and legs projecting beyond tail distinguish them at once from otherwise not dissimilar immature gulls in flight . |
| 4 | So you expect him at least to be coyly cagey about strong predictions . |
| 5 | But families who could be at risk say they at least deserve the benefit of the doubt . |
| 6 | May I suggest that the government abolish forthwith the Foundation for Sport and the Arts , and replace it at once by a Foundation for Gardeners , Handymen , Babysitters and the Arts . |
| 7 | Donegal 's insistence on playing the short ball out of defence cost them at least two points , a luxury they could never afford in a close scoring game . |
| 8 | I reckon the average user will keep it in working order for ages — I kill them at roughly yearly intervals . |
| 9 | Within the last 20 years it was the practice here to pen the sheep for clipping and for the fleeces to be thrown up to a helper standing on the gallery , who put them at once into the barn for storage . |
| 10 | If they are in a minority , then let them at least refrain from throwing difficulties in the way of those who have undertaken an almost superhuman task , on the successful fulfilment of which depends the well being , the prosperity and the duration of the whole British Empire . |
| 11 | If a confused city has to have its fictions , let them at least be interesting ones . |
| 12 | He said miserably : ‘ Let me at least come with you and hail a cab . ’ |
| 13 | However , lest you think that I am too good to be true , let me at once add that I am not in the slightest inclined to gamble . |
| 14 | I know that you two fight from time to time , but let her at least leave in peace . |
| 15 | Pat Eddery , whose afternoon off cost him at least two winners in his battle with Roberts , left the hearing after an hour and a half . |
| 16 | Store your cheese in a cool part of the refrigerator and remove it at least 1hr before eating . |
| 17 | It would not comment on the potential value of the joint venture but published reports put it at around $3,000m , adding that Cable & Wireless and Telstra would share 40% , Benpres would take another 40% , and the rest would go to smaller investors . |
| 18 | ‘ Stop it at once , Junior , ’ she said . |
| 19 | ‘ Stop it at once ! ’ |
| 20 | Stop it at once ! ’ |
| 21 | ‘ Stop it at once . ’ |
| 22 | That is a far off mystic goal , perhaps , but let us at least attempt to stretch our minds , looking briefly at just a few of these cycles , and of the indispensable parts they have to play in the maintenance of planetary life . |
| 23 | Let us at least begin the exposition of Wittgenstein with some things which everyone knows and must admit . |
| 24 | We will keep all appointments on the day notified to you , or otherwise give you at least 24 hours ' notice of cancellation . |
| 25 | Providing you give us at least seven days notice you wo n't lose any interest on the amount withdrawn . |
| 26 | So long as you give us at least thirty days notice , you can withdraw a minimum of £500 without penalty . |
| 27 | Pick one at least 1m ( 3ft ) long for accuracy . |
| 28 | Yale make one at around £5 which allows windows to open a bit for ventilation but not enough for a child to squeeze through . |
| 29 | Last Christmas , having loads of time on my hands over the holidays , I decided to take the plunge and make one at least as nice theirs . |
| 30 | If you have evidence to show me I was wrong , please tell me at once . ’ |