Example sentences of "[vb base] and [verb] over " in BNC.
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| 1 | In their natural environment , ramblers spread and sprawl over the ground or up into and over other plants or objects that offer support — a more literal name would be ‘ scrambler ’ — and their frequent use is to be tied to and draped over arches , pergolas , fences and similar supports . |
| 2 | Being able to praise yourself will give you power and control over your own life . |
| 3 | Cover and sweat over a low heat for 4–5min , stirring once . |
| 4 | Cover and cook over a medium heat for 5min , then add the carrots and celery and cook for a further 5min . |
| 5 | Cover and cook over gentle to moderate heat for 30–35 minutes or until the centres are tender but the potatoes still hold their shape . |
| 6 | He 's no trouble when he goes behind there you get and come over to play food do n't you ? |
| 7 | We haggle and argue over single words . |
| 8 | The overhead lights swoop and dive over the white lines , completely out of control . |
| 9 | ‘ Or if there is an emergency , you want me to deal with it while you go and swoon over that dandy Miguel ? ’ |
| 10 | It took John and Jenny Emery much sweat and toil over a two month period to create a beautiful addition to their home — and a comfortable , well-controlled environment for their fish . |
| 11 | ‘ Your boots are muddy , ’ she said , then before I could answer , ‘ You may use this room for hearing cues if you wish and going over parts . |
| 12 | Well it was a wee bit under because I was only an office clerk , I , I was n't the junior but by then had come there and there were other , other clerks , some girls who 'd come into the office and I 'd got a little bit of step up you see and took over a little bit more important work , erm , I did just before I went in the Army have a dabble at erm running times , that was preparing the schedules for buses . |
| 13 | Even so , The Survivors is less convincing as a portrayal of a dire predicament than as a formal arrangement set up by the figures as they stretch and strain over the raft . |
| 14 | Put first 4 ingredients into a saucepan , add boiling water , stir and cook over moderate heat , stirring often , for 6–7 minutes . |
| 15 | Killion saw the SE5a topple and fall over , but he was too busy fighting off the circling scouts to see if Dangerfield crashed . |