Example sentences of "like a " in BNC.
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| 1 | I like a bit of clear water and the chance to grow attractive aquatics like lilies . |
| 2 | I want to kiss you like a butterfly on mescaline , all over in a flurry of delirium , I want to bite you to the bones , to be so close to you there materialises a planet called us . |
| 3 | No wonder they like a dram at every house . ’ |
| 4 | — Tim Loughton , of Battersea ‘ Now my name 's Binge and I like a party , but these parties are something else again . ’ |
| 5 | After deciding we like a band , we would consider whether to make singles with an option for an album , or to go straight for an album . |
| 6 | The combination seems to point to some underlying form of ‘ essential history ’ of which each individual provides his variant but which can only be hinted at , not revealed , because when the voices join across time they never quite marry , though their coming together is an attempt to generate something which like a collective emotion is necessarily felt as something more than the experience of the individual , as something dominant and external' . |
| 7 | You ca n't force him to act responsibly but you can make sure he does n't treat you like a doormat . |
| 8 | So I 've looked after myself but I 've worked hard as well because I like a certain lifestyle and it costs a fair amount to sustain . |
| 9 | C'est La Vie ( above ) from Christian Lacroix is a powerfully floral fragrance — not for those who like a subtle smell . |
| 10 | Jimmy 's camera crew will not be present — alas for viewers who like a bit of metaphorical blood on their sitting room floors . |
| 11 | I like a Quilt so I could be warm at night . ’ |
| 12 | If you like a mild cheese , buy pasteurised Stilton , but for the true flavour of the cheese , do look out for the unpasteurised cheeses . |
| 13 | They like a recent report by the Australian Manufacturing Council , which calls for the government to support industry and promote exports . |
| 14 | I fancy you like a queen — a princess rather — in all those flowers . |
| 15 | I like a good hard shaft … |
| 16 | Does that sound to you like a matter that needs to be covered by legislation ? |
| 17 | They all like a dryish soil in full sun ; in rich conditions or in shady spots they tend to grow too lush and produce too few flowers . |
| 18 | Everything came at you like a meteor , blasting out sound and colour and light . |
| 19 | I like a bit of a giggle , not remorse and tears afterwards . |
| 20 | These two institutions have made themselves universally known as the automatic check-in points for people who like a bit of a show — canteens for gossip column readers in search of local colour . |
| 21 | ‘ It may be age , ’ he says , ‘ but I 'm rather drawn to adversity and I like a good wash-out ; but nothing happens here except a steady loss of money . |
| 22 | Without doubt , the Tampico is the best place to stay if you like a quieter relaxed atmosphere and the beach — it starts all of about 10 metres from the bar , and the only thing separating the two is the swimming pool . |
| 23 | It 's part of the lovely Atlantis complex and ideal for those who like a relaxed holiday in a well equipped hotel . |
| 24 | If you like a challenge , you could try counting the annual growth rings . |
| 25 | Quite the opposite ; I think of you more than ever and make mental clutches at you like a frightened baby . |
| 26 | Casino : Try a spot of gentle gambling at the Casino ideal for those who like a little more sophisticated entertainment . |
| 27 | The Haus Am Bruckerl is an ideal choice for those who like a warm and friendly atmosphere and personal service . |
| 28 | ‘ It 's ridiculous ; she treats you like a child . |
| 29 | The energy gets to you like a wire spring inside , being wound tighter and tighter the longer you 're there . |
| 30 | If you like a fire , is there a chimney ? |