Example sentences of "[conj] [vb infin] [pers pn] on [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | In an age when insurance against all forms of liability is commonplace , it is surely not surprising or unjust if law makes persons who carry on some kinds of hazardous undertakings liable for the harm they do , unless they can excuse or justify it on some recognisable ground . ’ |
2 | The Council feel that SARU should concentrate on raising money for the development of rugby in the townships rather than spend it on overseas tours to countries which can not afford to finance the visits . |
3 | And what they do , I 'm going to try and show you on this doll in a minute , the hips are abducted which means they 're brought right up against the chest and then they 're pulled round and they 're rotated in the socket and you feel and listen for a click |
4 | Our pledge to you is that we owe no allegiance to any manufacturer ( though we reserve the right to let their best brains entertain and inform you on these pages ) . |
5 | Maggie wanted to please and pacify him on this her holiday at any cost . |
6 | Because now , let me try and confuse you on that . |
7 | erm could actually do , so what we are saying here is it needs to be considered seriously in answer so you know we hope the Liberal Democrats will perhaps come in and support us on this or perhaps amend their motion and send this via the panel . |
8 | A pledge on which a loan of more than ten shillings had been made would be put up for auction , but its owner could come and redeem it on any day up to that of the sale . |