Example sentences of "[subord] [verb] [vb infin] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He explained that the appointment and dismissal of teachers was a matter for the local authority alone and that the board had no authority other than to help supervise the ‘ educational efficiency ’ of the school . |
| 2 | I felt , and this was shared by the media action people , that , apart from one sketch , the dialogue between the actors did not help to get the message across although did provide a contrast to the ‘ voices of authority ’ Councillor Begg and the DJ voiceover . |
| 3 | A considerable number of the newly enfranchised capital class now ally their interests with the top echelons of society , rather than help sustain the old political coalition of interests , encompassing as it did much of the working class , and significant parts of the lower-middle and middle class . |
| 4 | Aggie again looked to the side as if to help check the escape of some quick retort from her lips . |
| 5 | Remember , each of the above exercises is immediately preceded by taking a deep breath , creating tension , and holding it for five seconds , then exhaling while letting go the tension and saying the word ‘ relax ’ to yourself . |
| 6 | In every way possible let us discipline ourselves so as to help feed a hungry world . |
| 7 | Percy took her hand , saying , ‘ Definitely my art is diffused , but I have never stooped so low as to even touch a guitar . ’ |