Example sentences of "[vb base] [adv] to a " in BNC.
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| 1 | When Connor came back with a pint pot in either hand , he found his wife in the arms of the young Welshman , and stood smiling , watching them dance together to a song that had become all the rage in the last few years : |
| 2 | Push gently to a count of five and repeat other side . |
| 3 | They were awake before dawn and for the second time they heard the chorus begin as a trickle and grow swiftly to a torrent as the birds welcomed the great Trumpeter . |
| 4 | Descend easily to a point level with the base of the stack . |
| 5 | Dissonant notes do not resolve , but leap away to a consonance in the same chord , as at . |
| 6 | There was a direct connection with the shipyards , not only in terms of orders by British owners ( who now build abroad to a far greater extent than any other non-flag of convenience maritime nation ) , but through the training of engineering officers who traditionally served their time as fitters in the yards or engine works before going to sea . |
| 7 | But be warned that some species react badly to a change of water chemistry , and a ‘ home quarantine tank in which the fish may be further conditioned and observed before releasing them into an established aquarium , is an asset . |
| 8 | Listen carefully to a fragment of real conversation , and if possible record it . |
| 9 | Never act unfairly to a prisoner by coaxing him by word or conduct to divulge anything . |
| 10 | Start off with the highest SPF cream and only change gradually to a lower rating . |
| 11 | Most of us would probably panic , think catastrophic thoughts , breathe rapidly , run away to a safe place , call out the doctor , and make a will . |
| 12 | Transfer carefully to a piece of foil or non-stick paper and cut out the centre of the rectangle to leave a thin frame of fondant . |
| 13 | As they finally drove away from the scene , Paddy Mayne was observed to jump out of his jeep , run across to a parked aircraft and place a bomb on the wing . |
| 14 | Look forward to a miserable 1990 and a fast-improving 1991 , vicious circles permitting . |
| 15 | Foreign Office worthies look forward to a parallel rise through the ranks of the Order of St Michael and St George , from CMG ( Call Me God ) , to KCMG ( Kindly Call Me God ) to GCMG ( God Calls Me God ) , on the theory that gullible foreigners will be more impressed by the ambassador of a second-division power if he 's called Sir Cuthbert Smith instead of plain Mr Smith . |
| 16 | At the end they look forward to a married life together in a world diminished by the events of the play . |
| 17 | Look forward to a mega-massive contest taking place at the big Point Depo Stadium , in Dublin , over the May 17–19th weekend . |
| 18 | If people look forward to a meeting because of the atmosphere which you help create it will add to your personal influence . |
| 19 | We all look forward to a comfortable future when we retire — with the time and money to enjoy a full life with family and friends . |
| 20 | Irish rugby is notorious for peaks and troughs , so look forward to a few peaks from now onwards . |
| 21 | Now the idea is catching on in Britain , so Lydia Ascroft says have a bash at massage and look forward to a sexier , slinkier you for the long , hot summer ! |
| 22 | We look forward to a long and growing relationship . ’ |
| 23 | Microvitec Plc , Bradford told the annual meeting that trading in the first three months of 1993 ran ahead of budget : the firm 's chairman , James Bailey , said ‘ we remain profitable throughout the group , and we look forward to a successful outcome to the current year . ’ |
| 24 | ‘ I look forward to a mutually beneficial union . ’ |
| 25 | The Law Society will then make representations to the Lord Chancellor in support of the application , and we look forward to a favourable outcome when the Lord chancellor and the judges consider it . |
| 26 | We look forward to a long a mutually successful relationship ’ . |
| 27 | ‘ I am delighted that HCIMA has been instrumental in its formation and look forward to a closer working relationship with our partners . ’ |
| 28 | I look forward to a further round of bilateral negotiations between Israel and her Arab neighbours soon . |
| 29 | That is one more reason why , across the south , there has been a greater swing to Labour than in any other region and why , I must point out to the hon. Member for Thurrock ( Mr. Janman ) , who seeks to speak for my native county , we look forward to a smashing victory in his constituency at the next election . |
| 30 | We look forward to a generous settlement in a few weeks ' time when he might deal with the London Regional Transport anomaly which is afflicting us as Members representing outer London . |