Example sentences of "[verb] put [noun sg] to [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | THE bard of the biscuit kilns at Alexandra , Gordon Knapper , has put pen to paper to compose a seasonal verse which has a cautionary message for naughty children at Christmas time ! |
2 | Gordon Knapper of the biscuit kilns department at Alexandra has put pen to paper and composed this cautionary ode on the yuletide tradition of giving presents . |
3 | SPRINGFIELDS ' Dr Sue Ion has put pen to paper to tell the story of the successful development of Water Reactor and AGR fuel at the plant . |
4 | Melanie had joined us , having put Antiope to bed somewhere among the tents , and so had her minder Tricia , though she was n't slamming with us , rather contenting herself with a small carton of yoghurt drink and a straw . |
5 | Among the organizations which had put pen to paper were the Farmers Union of Wales , the Somerset Community Health Council and the regional Youth Hostels Association . |
6 | I have put pen to paper sparingly , aware that pictures speak louder than words . |