Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pn reflx] on the " in BNC.
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| 31 | ‘ With one bound I would throw myself on the large white bearskin , which I adored , and cover its great head with kisses . ’ |
| 32 | Not wishing to jeopardise businesses , the Committee suggests that directors must satisfy themselves on the basis that they have a reasonable expectation that it will continue in operation for the period specified in the guide-lines . |
| 33 | I start musing on how it is we do find ourselves on the same side . |
| 34 | This is scarcely surprising , since we may pride ourselves on the fact that freedom of speech has existed in this country perhaps as long as , if not longer than , it has existed in any other country in the world . |
| 35 | This is scarcely surprising , since we may pride ourselves on the fact that freedom of speech has existed in this country perhaps as long as , if not longer than , it has existed in any other country in the world . |
| 36 | This is scarcely surprising , since we may pride ourselves on the fact that freedom of speech has existed in this country perhaps as long as , if not longer than , it has existed in any other country in the world . |
| 37 | That is not to say that he would necessarily replace Weir , because in the long term Weir could still find himself on the side of the scrum — his lineout talents are difficult to ignore , and he has revelled in the additional freedom that the No 6 jumper is allowed . |
| 38 | He must seek the advice of the wisest money-brokers and buy a pension scheme if he be self-employed ; he must see to it that he does not over-extend himself on the mortgage front ; he must run a motor car that does n't drink petrol like tapwater and wo n't break him every time it needs a service from a franchised dealer ; above all , he must abstain from vicious pleasures — or if he needs must indulge , then he must do so only in moderation . |
| 39 | It does not commend itself on the basis of observable experience in the everyday world , and it can not be easily and rationally justified . |
| 40 | The further east the boundaries are drawn , the more Britain will find itself on the Western periphery of a Germany-centred Europe . |
| 41 | In another moment she would find herself on the other side of the door , facing disaster . |
| 42 | France and England never pulled together , for all they might find themselves on the same side . ’ |
| 43 | Tenants who refuse to accept leases are given notice to quit and find themselves on the streets after years of loyal service . |
| 44 | How wonderful , I thought , if today 's humans could find themselves on the shores of England seeing and getting mixed up with Caesar 's army in 54 BC , landing to take over the country ; be in burning Rome as Nero fiddled ; get involved in Europe 's tragic thirty years war , etc. , etc . |
| 45 | Careful plans have been made for these people so that when the hospital eventually closes they will not find themselves on the streets . |
| 46 | do n't hit yourself on the head , it 'll hurt , shall I make you say Robert |
| 47 | Well , do n't keep me waiting another time , or you 'll find yourself on the Report for improperly working your beat . |
| 48 | Contributors emphasized that purity was a positive advance for women and that the paper 's editors should declare themselves on the side of reverence and self-control . |