Example sentences of "[noun pl] [verb] [vb pp] us [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Just one moment , Mr Angel is free now , ’ she said into the mouthpiece in a voice I had n't heard since Fenella 's parents had paid us a visit once . |
| 2 | We shall be leaving Peking for Sian at 11.30 this evening , and the comrades have given us a rousing send off with beautiful presents including a big embroidered tablecloth and napkins , and a beautiful framed picture made out of shells , with an inscription written on it specially for & I. They also gave us the enclosed photos , which give you an idea of what life is like here . |
| 3 | What we 've been through in the last few years has brought us a lot closer , and that 's part of the reason I 'm getting out of the rat race of international cricket … certainly for a few years , anyway . |
| 4 | The many hours we have spent playing , seeing , hearing whilst making these films have taught us a great deal . |
| 5 | Our experience has been that where we are able to admit a person who is dementing we wonder after a couple of days — How did the relatives manage ? b The past 3 years have shown us the myth that exists in many professionals ' minds about relatives pushing an old person into care . |
| 6 | The introduction in January ninety three of six European directives has given us a unique opportunity to raise the profile of the G M B both in places where we have membership and elsewhere , when the message gets across how the G M B reps are so well trained and able to represent members on all health and safety issues . |
| 7 | ‘ It 's as if the gods have given us a gift to use against our enemies . |
| 8 | And RZB 's willingness to find flexible solutions to trading problems have gained us a reputation for business without barriers . |
| 9 | Our children had brought us a lot of happiness . |
| 10 | The photographic pioneers who travelled our own rural lanes , and cobbled back alleys have left us a visual legacy that portrays the changing face of our society . |
| 11 | Said Bill : ‘ Resources are scarce and the information cassettes and videos have helped us a lot . |
| 12 | I … hope that you will not attempt to outbid L[loyd] G[eorge] or the Socialists in a vote-catching programme … it is folly to attempt a competition with irresponsible people , and I believe LG 's proposals have given us an opportunity of attacking , instead of defending , ourselves … . |
| 13 | The Bar is a leader in the field of video conferencing applications within the courts and the legal profession and its endeavours have brought us a good deal of favourable publicity . |
| 14 | Though the rumours have told us a great deal , he 's still far from well , he might need a heart bypass , he 's gon na have to retire form politics . |