Example sentences of "[vb base] us in [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Conflict theorists emphasise that most areas of our lives involve us in institutionalised power relationships , and most of us are subordinate most of the time . |
| 2 | They never put us in foster care . |
| 3 | In fact , the healthy eating rules that apply to everyone , stand us in good stead for preventing high blood pressure and heart disease . |
| 4 | Nevertheless , we can look back on the year with pride and feel confident that our achievements stand us in good stead for 1992 . |
| 5 | Their memory and remembrance — rediscovered and kept alive in historical reconstruction and actualized in ritual celebration — encourage us in historical solidarity with them to commit ourselves to the continuing struggle against patriarchy in society and church . |
| 6 | ‘ Meanwhile , our strong balance sheet and the fundamental strengths of our businesses , keep us in good shape for future worldwide recovery . ’ |
| 7 | Though I warn you , ’ he gestured threateningly , ‘ do n't waste my time or engage us in meddlesome , wasteful tricks . |
| 8 | ‘ Cop hold of this paddle , and move us in slow . |
| 9 | ‘ Take us in nice and low , please John . ’ |
| 10 | Bring us in low for another assault , Johnny . ’ |