Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] [pers pn] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Yeah but they said we ca n't charge you for it he said we sell a new tube or sell you a new tyre he said we can charge you but we ca n't charge you labour . |
| 2 | I love it knitted in three or four strands of fine polyester thread in a mixture of colours for a really light and summery confection , or make it very plain and simple to wear with my latest love , a pleated double jacquard skirt in light summery yarn ( or make it a two-ply wool for warmer wear ) . |
| 3 | And if you 're worried in case anyone in the family has drunk out of a cup her husband used , or sat on the same loo seat or given him a friendly kiss , relax . |
| 4 | We argue about whether everyone has a right that the state protect him from assaults by other citizens , or provide him a decent level of medical care , or guarantee his security from attack by foreign powers . |
| 5 | Either let your hair dry naturally or give it a quick blast with a diffuser/dryer . |
| 6 | His sisters did n't tell him about their books , or show him the new ones that they were writing . |
| 7 | But this time can you concentrate more on what you are going to do with your body to actually tell people via your body or give them a good idea of exactly what you mean |
| 8 | The spherical objects are very fragile and must be guided by Steg , to do this he must either nudge them or give them a quick blow ( erm … yes , fair enough — Ed ) . |
| 9 | How would be persuaded or give them the right image . |
| 10 | Often bosses ignore workers or give them the silent treatment — a negative , no-win situation for all concerned . |
| 11 | They may also write letters to Sinterklaas setting out what gifts they would like to receive , or do a drawing or give him a small present . |
| 12 | Theoretical or descriptive surveys not based on empirical research commonly make no reference to women at all , or allot them a specific section on ‘ work and the family ’ or some such title . |
| 13 | Aggro is likely to be considered appropriate in situations where opposing fans attempt a territorial invasion of their rivals ' ‘ end ’ ; where one hooligan fan stares at , or adopts a threatening posture towards an opponent , or calls him a demasculatory name , such as ‘ cunt ’ , ‘ wanker ’ , or ‘ poofta ’ . |
| 14 | The proportion of tax paid decreases with increases in income : or to put it the other way round — the proportion of tax paid increases at lower levels of income compared with higher levels . |
| 15 | The difference which justifies the labels is the period to maturity of the debts , or to put it the other way round , the length of time for which the funds are borrowed . |
| 16 | But how do we know that it is vocationally advantageous to study history or to put it the other way round , that to study history is not vocationally disadvantageous ? |
| 17 | Yes , that 's right , or to put it the other way round , Sarah , whenever you start speech , whenever you start writing down what the wor the words somebody actually says , Louisa , Yvette , concentrate hard you always use a capital letter . |
| 18 | He adds : ‘ In the last year , most restaurants have brought their prices down or kept them the same as last year . |
| 19 | If , due to events beyond our control , we are no longer able to provide the holiday booked , we will return to you all monies paid , or offer you an alternative holiday of comparable standard . |
| 20 | Depending on how influential people were , Mickey either nodded at them or gave them a hearty greeting . |
| 21 | What is questionable is whether Gandhi hypostasizes Religion or gives it a referential connotation in the same way as Tillich does by his use of the term Ultimate Concern . |
| 22 | Ushers , magistrates , Clerks of the Court , solicitors , and even the odd judge or barrister now nod affably to me or wish me a good day and more than one defendant , during the break while evidence is being weighted , has asked my ‘ professional ’ opinion as to his chances . |
| 23 | Our independence is your guarantee that someone you can trust is overseeing your investment , selling your home , finding the shop or office that suits your business or renting you a luxury flat for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Central London . |
| 24 | I ca n't afford to take you out properly or buy you a proper Christmas present , or be able to tell you not to worry — I 'm twenty-eight years old and I 'm still living from hand to mouth like a bloody tramp . |
| 25 | We do not envisage using the TA to respond immediately to outrages in Northern Ireland or to make it the first wave of our assault for the repossession of Kuwait . |
| 26 | ‘ Or have I the dubious distinction of witnessing a rare performance ? ’ |
| 27 | Sarah had produced a child by another man , and that made her a loose woman . |
| 28 | Anyway , that made me a scarlet woman . ’ |
| 29 | He employed the wry , self-deprecation that made him a refreshing presence on the campaign trail . |
| 30 | Peter Powell 's adventures with kites had already put him into the headlines when he ‘ flew ’ his grandmother , long before he perfected the diamond-shaped stunter that made him a worldwide name from 1974 . |