Example sentences of "[pron] [verb] with the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I have heard from Prudential Property Services with details of your proposed purchase of the above property for £52,000 subject to Contract and I expect that I shall be receiving the draft Contract from the vendor 's solicitors in the course of the next post but perhaps you will kindly telephone me and let me know whether you wish me to proceed with the Preliminary Enquiries arising thereon and the Local search with the East Herts District Council . |
| 2 | But for the sheer number of performances , there has been nothing to compare with the serial trials of white collar criminals . |
| 3 | Indeed , they demonstrate little interest in or carry any vim into their academic work ; certainly nothing to compare with the avid desire for technique and expertise many take to the sports field . |
| 4 | The first important modern paintings sale of the year held by Guy Loudmer on 16 February contained nothing to compare with the outstanding works featured in his sales during the height of the speculative boom two or three years ago . |
| 5 | Dressing-up crazes and the appearance of huge inflatables suggest the stirrings of a new culture of spectatorship but there is nothing to compare with the Italian spectacle . |
| 6 | Some of the details are nicely done such as the antiquated ceramic water bottle offered by the porter to enable them to cope with the freezing bedrooms . |
| 7 | There was a great yearning among lay people to understand in terms of their own vernacular this inner experience of the faith , which , through the institutional influence of the Church , formally governed the structure of their lives , although their education may not have been such as to enable them to cope with the official language of the Church or highly intellectual theological exposition . |
| 8 | All four species live in the surf zone of the lake and have a reduced swim-bladder which enables them to cope with the rapid water movement . |
| 9 | But if the child is a paraplegic spina-bifida victim , for example , the receiving teacher should surely expect to receive additional training to equip him/her to cope with the physical implications of the condition . |
| 10 | Four years ago , I argued with the then Secretary of State for Health and Social Security about the Fowler review , which led to cuts in income support . |
| 11 | After that the jug of water was empty and I was full , but the waiter was smirking in an enigmatic Eastern way , so I toyed with the final concoction , just to prove I could if I wanted to , and that any I happened to leave was just for manners . |
| 12 | This was the last time I met with the Harlequin Bronzewing . ’ |
| 13 | I agreed with the thoughtful contribution by the hon. Member for Pontypridd ( Dr. Howells ) about the problem of a shortage of gas . |
| 14 | I agreed with the other hon. Member who mentioned radios in cabs — they are being introduced into all new cabs and into existing cabs . |
| 15 | I sit with the reeking instrument . |
| 16 | There were points of Government policy where I disagreed with the official line . |
| 17 | And I sleep with the same Jew 's son , Ginny thought , whenever I can . |
| 18 | But by the summer I am writing a homosexual love-story which I preface with the following remark : |
| 19 | I disagree with the right hon. Member for Guildford . |
| 20 | I DISAGREE with the recent Echo Comment which criticised BT for offering only £20 compensation to business users in the aftermath of the serious arson attack on Wavertree telephone exchange . |
| 21 | I disagree with the hon. Lady and I have no doubt that CBI ( Scotland ) would also do so on that matter . |
| 22 | I disagree with the hon. Member for Worsley ( Mr. Lewis ) that this is a lost opportunity on premium rate services — although I hear a rumour that one of the more questionable 0898 lines — the Labour party line — has been withdrawn . |
| 23 | ‘ I trained with the great Harry Houdini , escape artist extraordinaire . ’ |
| 24 | Just a means to get what I want with the least amount of trouble . ’ |
| 25 | Well I thought well I 'll , just think about what I want with the last five pounds . |
| 26 | Or from someone connected with the mysterious Mr Kennedy — perhaps his secretary saying the meeting was off . ’ |
| 27 | I played with the dumpy stem of the brandy glass , smirking at Ashley through the candle flame . |
| 28 | There was a small gymnasium , squash and archery for Richard to choose from at the Club , and just down the road he could go windsurfing or waterskiing , whilst I lazed with the other guests . |
| 29 | Go and collect my prizes What did I do with the bloody tickets now ? |
| 30 | BELVILLE : What can I do with the little baggage , Mrs. Jervis ? |