Example sentences of "[vb mod] [verb] on [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Now let's eavesdrop on old Bill . |
| 2 | Er trading standards continue to be under pressure er we ought to agree on that er and we I I believe we may not have difficulty er in achieving the additional value of this type of almost on an annual basis if we are short of the trading standards . |
| 3 | One could wish that to celebrate this moving occasion ( for it is at least a partial farewell ) a master of verbal portraiture were at hand ; though so elusive is personality , so unlike the impression that the same person may make on different observers , we might well have no great faith in the verisimilitude of the sketch , if produced . |
| 4 | Injunctions to love the slugs in your garden may fall on deaf ears . |
| 5 | Different forms , well let's concentrate on two , oral communication , written communication . |
| 6 | Now that you have a goal and some objectives for the next five years , let's concentrate on some more specific objectives for the next year . |
| 7 | If you are near the right markets , you may concentrate on horticultural crops for sale , but that is beyond the scope of this book . |
| 8 | Often an introductory section mentions that the teacher may select and may concentrate on certain aspects in preference to others ; sometimes it gives an indication that regional variations in content may be acceptable in certain cases . |
| 9 | Davis further suggests that these different levels of management may concentrate on different budgetary functions as represented in the matrix in figure 4.4 . |
| 10 | Equally , one teacher may concentrate on independent pupil investigations while another believes in clear explanation of principles and examples followed by closely imitative exercises . |
| 11 | However , the Commission may focus on regional markets and even on local markets , where these are the relevant geographical markets . |
| 12 | The aims of sexual activity may focus on any of the erotogenic zones , that is , those parts of the skin , or those organs of the body , the stimulation of which produces sensual pleasure . |
| 13 | ‘ You may count on that , ’ he said suavely , his eyes flicking briefly back to Mandy . |
| 14 | He ought to pounce on that . |
| 15 | It is not yet known how the active components of ginseng , compounds called triterpenoidal saponins , achieve these effects , although by analogy with the related steroidal saponins , such as digitalis , they may act on specific cell membranes . |
| 16 | The unusual , for example , products which are unavailable from stock , may also be reported on , so that managers may act on these exceptional conditions . |
| 17 | He called Davidson to his flat and asked him which lawbook he should consult on this subject . |
| 18 | Erm the reasons that we were er anxious about this allocation to Harrogate erm stemmed from the point that I think somebody should make on this occasion and that is that it does seem there are two local authorities within North Yorkshire that have particularly distinguished er issues to deal with on employment . |
| 19 | ‘ Now we must build on this and get our message clearly across . ’ |
| 20 | CCW must build on this positive achievement . |
| 21 | Critics argue that if the probe should explode on lift-off or veer off course and re-enter Earth 's atmosphere , the batteries could be pulverised , dispersing 260,000 curies of radioactive waste — more than half as much as has been released in all nuclear tests . |
| 22 | No restrictions must exist on non-resident transfers and banks require freedom to maintain and transfer nostro demand deposits . |
| 23 | I have just read Tom Robb 's article on watercolour pencils ( AIM/Feb '92 ) and must comment on some of the statements made . |
| 24 | I have just read Tom Robb 's article on watercolour pencils ( AIM/Feb '92 ) and must comment on some of the statements made . |
| 25 | Again , you should stay on this diet for at least a month , and longer if you begin to feel partially better . |
| 26 | I , I think you really should stay on those . |
| 27 | 17.65 Internal assessment and recording in the secondary school should build on that of the primary school . |
| 28 | Any activities we introduce should build on these principles . |
| 29 | ‘ We must stay on one path , while being aware in our hearts where others may lead . |
| 30 | I should think on this . |