Example sentences of "get a " in BNC.
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| 1 | All that , and I still ca n't get a mortgage . |
| 2 | But what I want to know is this — how come a Pakistani hot off the banana boat can get a mortgage when a decent cop with 25 years service in the force can not ? |
| 3 | I went to Northampton to try and get a mortgage . |
| 4 | However tough things seem , it 's vital that you should keep your spirits up , and remember that acting is an art and a thrilling one — though sometimes when you are struggling with the frustrating process of building a career , this can all get a bit obscured . |
| 5 | People seeking to remarry must first get a divorce abroad — which in practice means Britain . |
| 6 | ‘ Well , I shall get a good lawyer . |
| 7 | We must get a doctor . |
| 8 | ‘ I 'm sure you could still get a bit of teaching work , you know . |
| 9 | ‘ Do you get a discount ? ’ |
| 10 | Listen , you sit down , I 'll get a couple of coffees and we 'll have a chat , OK ? ’ |
| 11 | However , with fewer breaks pilots tend to take it for granted that they will not get a cable break , and this makes them more vulnerable when one does occur . |
| 12 | For the exercise to be doing you good , you should get a little out of breath . |
| 13 | Can I get a grant for this work ? |
| 14 | ‘ Ca n't get a wink . ’ |
| 15 | Spectacles are not allowed , so if you ca n't see well enough without them but want to compete anyway you should either get a pair of soft contact lenses or see how you manage without glasses . |
| 16 | ‘ Think of it — if Flemyng sacks you , you can get a job as a preacher . ’ |
| 17 | Among orange mounds of dust and evil black pools the sawyers squatted , self-reliant Lowlanders who perched here like colonists and were tolerated because the sub-tenants and cottagers on the poorest land could get a few days felling trees when they were desperate . |
| 18 | And I did n't get a lot of sleep last night . ’ |
| 19 | Do I get a drink ? |
| 20 | She gave us parties and disapproved of me teaching : Jennifer darling , surely you can get a job in a nice private girls ' school But when I was 14 and had awful tonsillitis she brought me lemon and honey and sat on the edge of the pillow holding my damp hand . |
| 21 | You can also get a loan for the cost of reconnection of fuel supply after a debt has been paid , and for essential household equipment such as a cooker or heating appliance . |
| 22 | From 1 January 1991 , if you receive income support , housing benefit , family credit or community charge benefit , you can get a grant under the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme ( HEES ) . |
| 23 | You can get a grant for loft insulation up to 150mm if you have less than 50mm . |
| 24 | You can get a free safety check on gas appliances and installations from British Gas if : your are over 60 years of age and you live alone or with someone who also qualifies ; you are a registered disabled person of any age and you live alone , or with someone who also qualifies ; or you receive a state disability benefit and you live alone or with someone who also qualifies . |
| 25 | A couple will each get a personal community charge bill . |
| 26 | You can not get a rebate on the standard community charge . |
| 27 | I think the price this time might be lower but competition between rival bidders might mean that Stakis can get a sum close to £9m . |
| 28 | Those under 50 , and over-50s who complete the traverse after the tankards have been won , will get a signed certificate . |
| 29 | It 's a beautiful valley and if nothing else you can get a close look at some ridiculous overhanging walls decorated with lean supermen ( and women ) swinging around on one finger . |
| 30 | These pockets are so voluminous that you can get a whole lot in besides — suntan lotion , midge repellent , etc . |