Example sentences of "[prep] get a new [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ The Indians today , ’ remarks Ondegardo , ‘ never think of getting a new garment until the old one is in tatters ’ . |
| 2 | The text for the first term 's production will usually be selected for the purpose of getting a new group to work together rather than trying to go for detailed individual performances . |
| 3 | Is there any chance of getting a new supply of printed cards please ? |
| 4 | Reacting to the killings , the Nobel Peace Prize winner , Desmond Tutu , the Anglican archbishop of Cape Town , said it demonstrated it was time for all South Africa 's politicians ‘ for goodness sake to get off your butts and get on with the business of getting a new constitution for this country . |
| 5 | They criticise me for getting a new curtain or taking a holiday . |
| 6 | Erm could could I suggest that the committee might like er to ask me to right to the W I to thank them for getting a new piano ? |
| 7 | Well by the time we get round to getting a new telly . |
| 8 | He would surprise everyone by getting a new speech right , but then show that it had been at the expense of other sections of dialogue . |