Example sentences of "[conj] [noun sg] [verb] [pers pn] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Oh , Merry & Co pay me a lump sum to stage the mystery . |
| 2 | Suppleness or flexibility gives you a greater range of movements which will help you avoid the problems of pulled muscles and tendons and sprained ligaments . |
| 3 | Had the hoaxer or murderer shown him a pattern which he ought to study to find the sender 's intention and ultimately his identity ? |
| 4 | ‘ I would n't have known about it at all , except that Mum sent me a little note to tell me he 'd passed away — in his sleep , she said . |
| 5 | THE decision by Scotland 's Stephen McAllister 's to concentrate on rhythm and feel rather than technique brought him a rich dividend in the Balearic Open here yesterday . |
| 6 | I 'm not a psychologist , but I read , and I would say that attitude gives him a colossal arrogance . |
| 7 | ‘ I came from a poor family in the countryside and communism gave me a chance for a better life . |
| 8 | There may well have been something lacking in the lives of the millions but that need had to be catered for and the catering was done by the ingenious and indefatigable army of commercial opportunists whose energy and boldness tell us an enormous amount about that age . |
| 9 | Controlling his own forces required more subtle tactics , for they could not be dismissed as " anti-Spain " and their part in his victory and elevation gave them a claim on his gratitude and on how post-war Spain would be shaped . |
| 10 | I will love him , Lily , like this , ’ and Pen gave her a strangling hug so that she gasped and laughed and begged to be released . |
| 11 | ‘ I 'm tired by the constantly disturbed nights — and the aggressiveness and abuse worry me a lot . ’ |
| 12 | ‘ Being involved as a competitor , administrator , and coach gave me a unique insight into the world of top international sport . |
| 13 | Moreover , her individual sense of fun and fantasy made her an enchanting companion , though a neurotic strain was also apparent . |
| 14 | His increasing climbing experience plus his renowned strength and stamina made him an obvious choice for the first New Zealand expedition to the Himalaya in 1951 . |
| 15 | Well , if Daddy gives you a pound again , Grant |
| 16 | Money and generosity gave her a kindly power over Deer Forest . |
| 17 | Or do you use your strength , resources and imagination to throw them a rope , so that they can climb out of the pit ? |
| 18 | Late in 1822 he arrived back in London and Place secured him a position as a correspondent for the Morning Chronicle . |
| 19 | Bill Naysmith commented that ‘ Her Majesty too great personal interest in the project and her understanding of design and colour made it a very rewarding and memorable experience . |
| 20 | However , as with the similar topic of literacy , I would argue that it is important to separate out bilingualism and bilingual education because teachers ' personal experience and education gives them a particular view of the phenomenon . |
| 21 | The dragging breath and the bullet holes at front and back gave him an easy diagnosis . |
| 22 | Luckily , that was about the same time that my mother and father bought me a radio , and all my other interests just disappeared once I had that … |
| 23 | The words were out before Isabel could stop them , despair and bitterness giving them a stark finality that was absolute . |
| 24 | The opera , like Gershwin 's Porgy and Bess the following year , used an all-Black cast and the staging and choreography gave it a British connection since it was by Frederick Ashton . |
| 25 | Its soils and drainage make it a quite distinct area , described on pages 46 and 47 . |
| 26 | It 's the busiest time of the year for cooks , so this month 's issue is packed with tips and advice to give you a helping hand . |
| 27 | His experience and loyalty made him an important figure in the remodelled navy . |
| 28 | Thus , for example , the price of a rural railway line should be less than the private marginal cost if society judges it a good thing to protect the living standards of people in remote areas or to foster a sense of national cohesion . |
| 29 | It was not warm , but it was sheltered from the wind outside , and the stillness and randomness of the tools and litter gave it an almost religious significance , made it seem as if it was waiting . |
| 30 | Her determination to succeed and getting what she wants out of her career and life makes her a laudable influence . |