Example sentences of "[coord] [noun sg] [to-vb] [adv prt] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Other members of the family are often important in at least stimulating an awareness of the possibilities of sport and , at most , actively encouraging the brother or sister to take up the sport . |
| 2 | A library , like any other organisation , has a limited amount of manpower and money to carry out the activities required and expected of it ; training is just one way of ensuring that these resources are used in the most effective possible manner . |
| 3 | I am looking forward to the next stage of Tencel and we are already working with Fibers and Research to set up the teams for a new project . |
| 4 | Pulling his sweater up over his nose and mouth to filter out the worst of the smoke , he left the Control and made to ascend the stairs . |
| 5 | For a nation which had fought a costly war of survival and independence to invite back the very presence which threatened national existence was , and remained unthinkable . |
| 6 | Cato 's obdurate hostility and determination to take over the Auvergnat diocese , however , led to a hardening of lines , and Cautinus began to persecute Cato and his followers . |
| 7 | The changes were more a reflection of her anti-establishment outlook and determination to shake up the civil service hierarchy . |
| 8 | Depending on the status of the borrower , fees may be charged by the lender for arranging the loan , managing the loan throughout the period of the loan , early payment and failure to take up the loan . |
| 9 | Two hundred and fifty signed letters were delivered to the Irish Embassy , protesting at the Irish government 's censorship and refusal to take on the issue . |
| 10 | The killer then started fires near the bodies of the mother , daughter and grandson to cover up the crime . |
| 11 | Though an edge is given to the violins , making them sound less sweet in exposed passages than they should , the recording has a fullness and warmth to bring out the brilliance and refinement of the orchestration . |
| 12 | A buyer , on the other hand , may well be concerned about such sub-contracting , since one of the factors on which he decided to place the contract with the seller may well have been his perception of the seller 's own quality standards and competence to carry out the contract . |
| 13 | You knew everyone who went to work in the early morning — the chappie who came round on his bike and rod to put out the gas lamps or to light them . |
| 14 | Thanks so much to the thousands of you who took the time and trouble to fill out the Pet Census in the April issue . |
| 15 | But our ‘ yes ’ is necessary , the ‘ yes ’ of faith which is ‘ the empty hand that we hold out to Christ and that he fills with himself , and the impulse and strength to stretch out the hand comes from the Spirit . ’ |
| 16 | Bakker has , instead , been ready to use thought and reason to fill in the gaps in our knowledge . |
| 17 | The sight of all which struck them with consternation or a kind of horror that they incontinently gave over search and with the utmost hurry and dread , throwing earth and turf to fill up the pit they made , they departed , having neither of them the courage to enter or even inspect into the further circumstances of the place ’ . |
| 18 | If the reason for leaving was ill-health refer to it briefly , explain it was a temporary situation and emphasize your present fitness and ability to take on the demands of the new job . |
| 19 | His constant flow of crosses and ability to take on the Southampton defence created sufficient openings for United to have transformed their domination into goals . |
| 20 | The children 's club keeps the youngsters happy most mornings with sports , videos and competitions , leaving Mum and Dad to soak up the sun around the pool or make use of the sports facilities ranging from the relaxing to the exacting . |
| 21 | He is the one with the knowledge and power to bring in the right instruments at the right time , of ten just by raising a hand to reach for his telephone . |
| 22 | When they both snuff it — Streep is pushed down the stairs and Hawn shot — the movie 's special effects come into their own as failed plastic surgeon Willis sets to with the spray paint and filler to patch up the damage . |
| 23 | Will he use his experience and wisdom to sort out the ridiculous dispute affecting the coalfield communities and the money that is due to them ? |
| 24 | To identify somebody with such skills and sufficient knowledge of the subject matter who also has the time and energy to take on the task will be a major problem to most groups . |