Example sentences of "[noun sg] [adv prt] on [noun] [unc] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They live mainly on berries and fruit , so they tend to home in on people 's gardens . |
| 2 | Except of course … ’ she broke off to toss back the rest of the whisky and set the tumbler down on Hugo 's desk , ‘ except of course that I do n't suppose I shall be here long enough to make the adjustment . ’ |
| 3 | Deportivo cash in on Toshack 's misery |
| 4 | But , despite a growing public awareness , with huge crowds for the round-Britain event at most of the stage finishes , the Manchester city-centre leg which sealed Lillywhite 's win could have brought the curtain down on Britain 's best-known cycle race . |
| 5 | Quite apart from the inevitable pay rises , you would expect the Brasserie 's wages to be a bit up on L'Auberge 's since city centre rates are likely to be higher . |
| 6 | Leeds had won just one of their previous five games , but goals from Rod Wallace , Lee Chapman and a memorable effort from Eric Cantona put a smile back on Wilkinson 's face . |
| 7 | Maggie was relieved to see the old smile back on Ana 's face and glad at this moment that Felipe was n't there . |
| 8 | Stephen engaged James in construction talk while Christina and Elaine plotted a night out on Baxter 's Row , exploring the late-night bars and restaurants where all the best calypsos were sung . |
| 9 | firm up on partner 's design ? |
| 10 | The Mountie , feeling the tug , turned fast and put his hand down on Sheridan 's wrist . |
| 11 | ‘ What ’ Janice said brightly , slapping her hand down on Gavin 's bulky shoulder , ‘ — a good idea ! ’ |
| 12 | ‘ Five ! ’ he carolled , and slammed his little hand down on Vitor 's big one . |
| 13 | And then she brought her heavy book down on Gilbert 's head . |
| 14 | Kicking him in the legs , Michael brought the podger down on Tommy 's shoulders . |
| 15 | Glamorgan is way up on Devil 's Peak , and the sight of misty blue clouds hovering over its rocky peaks , so low that you feel that you could touch them , is so awe-inspiring that one feels all it needs is God 's voice thundering from the sky to make you fall flat on your face and worship . |