Example sentences of "[pers pn] are on the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ There are lots of priests at Manchester United , ’ he said in typical Docherty style , ‘ and some of them are on the board . ’ |
| 2 | It will also answer your two questions — why Van Gelder and I are on the wagon and why the six survivors have been — well , locked up out of harm 's way . |
| 3 | If you are on the water just before daybreak you will often get an idea of the cyprinid population of the water especially on the smaller drains . |
| 4 | When the needle has centred , it indicates that you are on the centre line of the track set on the OBS scale . |
| 5 | You sit on the window seat and feel you are on the river . |
| 6 | You are on the threshold of new things . |
| 7 | ‘ When you are on the floor in the corner you will know what I have done , Captain Rudakov . ’ |
| 8 | it said if you are on the dole or unemployed or whatever you must take this form down , because he 's entitled |
| 9 | You are on the way to one of the most rewarding experiences of your life . |
| 10 | On a lighter note , imagine passing by these posters while you are on the back of a number 42 bus ? |
| 11 | Unless you can overcome these perverse desires , by a great effort of will , you are on the road to shame and degradation . |
| 12 | You do that now and you are on the road . |
| 13 | The scheme 's pioneers hope that by making sure you know where you are on the map you could save vital minutes if you ever have to call on the emergency services for help . |
| 14 | ‘ We have been told it will help us all in the long run , but it just means we will all be worse off — unless of course you are on the throne . ’ |
| 15 | If you are on the hop , there is an excellent selection of beers . |
| 16 | People say that when you are on the rostrum and start making music … |
| 17 | Once you are on the course , be positive and give your horse the best chance at each obstacle , by giving him a good approach to each one and plenty of encouragement with the legs ( and voice and whip if need be ) . |
| 18 | I found keyboard control to be better because other keys such as ‘ weapon select ’ and ‘ shields ’ are only a finger stretch away if you are on the keyboard . |
| 19 | ‘ It is lovely in one respect , but by crikey you are on the edge all of the time with him . |
| 20 | Indeed , clamber up through the rhododendron bushes to one of the crests beside the Lac d'Aumar and look over , and the landscape at once turns much harder and more hostile ; you know then you are on the edge of the truly wild Pyrenees . |
| 21 | Similarly , if you are on the beach , you should discourage your dog from drinking the water , or plunging straight into an area where the swell may be dangerous . |
| 22 | The lack of contouring presents no real disadvantage , though the lack of a ribcage cutaway means that the bass tilts slightly forward from the top , so you ca n't quite see where you are on the fretboard for occasional quick reference . |
| 23 | If you are on the Pill , and suspect you have candidiasis , you should ask your doctor about changing to some other form of contraception . |
| 24 | ‘ No news at all , ’ she warned , ‘ until I know how you 've been … and whether you are on the mend . ’ |
| 25 | You are on the mend , I promise you . |
| 26 | When you are on the outside looking in , the ways of the police can seem frightening and strange . |
| 27 | Surely it makes sense to have this knowledge of what it feels like , almost as if you are on the stage of the London Palladium in front of a full house with the spotlights full on , as you have questions fired at you — rather than be totally unprepared and unrehearsed . |
| 28 | ‘ But you are on the stage — what do they think of that ? ’ |
| 29 | When you are on the stage I shall be able to see no-one else . |
| 30 | ‘ Remember , Erika , ’ she said , ‘ you are on the ladder , but only just . |