Example sentences of "[vb base] get a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | By comparing objects in museums with those mentioned in inventories or seen in old drawings and photographs , we expect to get a fuller picture of domestic life in Scotland than we can find in any one source alone . |
| 2 | Twins with both DR3 and DR4 antigens appear to get a double dose of susceptibility to diabetes . |
| 3 | Want to get a 900 number , where people can call and get a message , where I can talk with them . |
| 4 | IF you want to get a bird's-eye view of London , try Canary Wharf . |
| 5 | Again , you 'll see a good example of that , where closed questions are good in a situation if you want to get a direct answer to somebody who tends to waffle , but again , if you 're asked closed questions and you want to give information , it is harder , it 's easier if you ask somebody an open question and on the film , John Cleese comes up with the starters to an open question , which are the Who , What , Which , Why , Where , When questions . |
| 6 | I want some Diet Coke , I want to get a massive thing of Diet Coke . |
| 7 | " Hazel , " said Fiver suddenly , " I want to get a clear idea of this Silverweed , but I dare n't go closer by myself . |
| 8 | Jockey to get a good slot , forcing a gap to leeward where possible and not letting anyone sail over you to windward . |
| 9 | We 're waiting to register as a charity and eventually we hope to get a national FreeFone line . |
| 10 | In a few weeks time , I hope to get a short spell of leave , and I mean to devote it exclusively to literary work . |
| 11 | Once you begin to get a clear picture of what you would like , you then need to ‘ place ’ that image inside your unconscious . |
| 12 | In fact , they seem to get a good price for their equity , because they only sell when they sense that investors feel lucky . |
| 13 | If you er , send one in , to get it mentioned on the day , well we certainly do our best , er , sometimes , er , the er , anniversaries and the birthdays , not very often , are crowded out by er , any news stories that we may have to bring you , became first and foremost this is a news programme , er reflecting the stories of the day , but generally speaking we manage to get a full list of your dedications in . |
| 14 | Cos I mean get a good deal |
| 15 | We were this time last year , and we ve got a better squad this time around ( and indeed than that which won the league ) . |
| 16 | Whereas before the majority of pet dog owners would have just one dog , more and more people now decide to get a second dog — often as a playmate for their first dog . |
| 17 | In the end I decide to get a big cup of coffee and a jam doughnut . |
| 18 | Try getting a single room for two pounds a week . |
| 19 | Try to get a small amount of airbrake on and keep the glider off the ground as long as you can , even if it floats a long way into the airfield . |
| 20 | Although all males try to get a second female , only about 15 per cent are successful . |
| 21 | Ice cool Dr Apps said of their big night out : ‘ It will be a bit boring but we 'll take a walkman and try to get a good night 's sleep . ’ |
| 22 | ‘ The idea is to make it easier and try to get a good picture of how they feel about their own health . |
| 23 | As teenagers tend to get a bad name for being moody , rude and irresponsible — to name but a few choice descriptions often used — I 'd like to tell your readers about my teenage son . |
| 24 | Women tend to get a raw deal from the movies . |
| 25 | John Gorman says he 's fine and once they start getting a few points you 'll see all the smiling faces back again . |
| 26 | Health visitors who specialise in the welfare of the homeless believe it 's one way of ensuring families do get a decent meal in the morning … |
| 27 | Although drivers can not ‘ steer ’ the car in the current simulation , they do get a convincing impression of speed and distance , as well as a scene recorded from real life . |
| 28 | We do get a regular cheque every three months erm of a rebate of thirty percent . |
| 29 | And it must be difficult somewhat for you because since you do get a good side together , then perhaps other clubs come along poaching your players . |
| 30 | Fortunately most old people do get a satisfactory service from their general practitioner , finding that he will go to great trouble to see that they get all the medical and social help that is available to them . |