Example sentences of "[pers pn] show them the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Faye whispered , her eyes misting and her throat going froggy as she showed them the tiny black-haired bundle cradled tightly in her arms . |
| 2 | She showed them the small lake in its ring of reeds , took them to the first slopes of the mountain , rigged up a fishing rod for Michael and took him to the part of the lake she used to fish as a girl , and soon he was shouting out in glee as he missed the ravenous little perch or swung them out over his head on to the bank . |
| 3 | He showed them the careful lay-out of the hospital planned by Miss Nightingale herself . |
| 4 | He showed them the huge chest , far too heavy to lift , with the silver cups and plates for special occasions . |
| 5 | If he showed them the latest Washington telegram which he had seen before his departure [ KPs 66 and 85 ] , they would have been made aware that although they had to exercise the utmost restraint for the time being , a new and firmer policy might soon be adopted . |