Example sentences of "[noun sg] [to-vb] [adv prt] the [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | MR MAJOR took full advantage last night of his election mandate to carry out the most extensive Government reshuffle since the Conservatives came to power 13 years ago . |
| 2 | The thought of morning service is always a pain , and the prospect of this one made me stick my head back under the duvet to block out the already brilliant day . |
| 3 | Last week the first practical steps towards such a union were taken when leaders of the RPR , UDF and UDC met and agreed to form a tactical group to work out the most effective means of opposing the government . |
| 4 | And , qui and most certainly demonstrated the need to set up the very same committee as we have set up . |
| 5 | The 24-year-old sweeper will lose three days ’ wages for deserting his father 's electrical business to take on the infinitely more difficult job of shoring up the leakiest defence in international soccer . |
| 6 | Sick and tired of their ‘ wild ’ reputation , it seems THE QUIREBOYS have formed a vigilante group to stamp out the more unseemly aspects of boorish male behaviour . |
| 7 | Sick and tired of their ‘ wild ’ reputation , it seems THE QUIREBOYS have formed a vigilante group to stamp out the more unseemly aspects of boorish male behaviour . |
| 8 | It 's a curious superstition , the universal instinct to cover up the recently dead . |
| 9 | There are many repeating features in this book , and one such is Dickens ' amazing ability to conjure up the most absurd but believable characters . |
| 10 | Peter Rawlins , having failed in his mission to set up the stubbornly impracticable Taurus computer trading system , has done what used to be called the honourable thing . |
| 11 | It is perfectly possible in law for parties to make an interim agreement for the sale of goods which requires further negotiation to iron out the less important details of the transaction , Pagnan S.p.A . |
| 12 | AFTER 21 years service has covered his drawing board for the last time to take up the more leisurely pursuits of photography and walking in his retirement . |