Example sentences of "[pron] [noun sg] [conj] [verb] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is the largest and most comprehensive of its kind and does address the very real problems people have to cope with in the event of a major disaster . ’ |
| 2 | Facilities such as an iconographic databank are expected to encourage researchers to use the building as their base and help establish the institute as a rival to the Courtauld and the Getty from the point of view of new research . |
| 3 | When the first elected Emperor was enthroned there were only Elector Counts , but later on other powerful individuals won the right to cast their vote and help decide which count would become Emperor . |
| 4 | She had the sort of belly that has produced perhaps three or four children and never managed to forget its importance or let go of its previous function or recover from its distension . |
| 5 | Hold the UZI against the base of her skull and let rip . |
| 6 | Maybe it was the flat calm , almost dead timbre of her voice that helped convince him , because a heavy frown made him look angry . |
| 7 | He does not favour its enlargement but does favour new forms of association for EFTA and the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe . |
| 8 | He does not favour its enlargement but does favour new forms of association for EFTA and the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe . |
| 9 | The aura of chaos is furthered by the band 's weird demeanour : each member seems to be shuffling to a different beat , while scruffy frontman Ken staggers around the stage , tugging at his hair and letting rip with bloodcurdling screams whenever the fancy takes him . |
| 10 | The phrase " with him " may cover articles which the accused does not have on his person but does have under his control a short way off . |
| 11 | He nodded his satisfaction and let go , and she wrenched it off and took a deep breath . |
| 12 | A well thought-out lighting scheme can enhance the atmosphere of your bedroom and help create the look you want . |
| 13 | It will be helpful to make notes for your talk but do avoid reading them . |
| 14 | A cycle ride , walk or swim at least three times a week will boost your circulation and help maintain a healthy bloom . |
| 15 | Try and concentrate on those parts of your body that do feel comfortable . |
| 16 | A wide-brimmed hat will shade your face and help protect your nose , ears and lips . |