Example sentences of "[vb past] by [verb] [pers pn] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , Joshua Smith intervened by buying it all up before the sale , and advanced Emma a sum on its security with which she could pay more outstanding bills . |
| 2 | Mesic ( its president ) responded by calling it unconstitutional , and said that those attending " will have joined the putsch " — a reference to the Serbian parliament 's adoption on Sept. 27 of a document on the future form of Yugoslavia , based on consultations between Serbia , Montenegro and representatives of Serbian areas of Bosnia-Hercegovina , which the parliament declared open to agreement by other republics . |
| 3 | When Jack was given the accolade of Best Actor by the New York Critics ' Award for his performance , he responded by sending them all a polite thank-you letter ; those critics who had mentioned him in the past had not been especially kind . |
| 4 | Mr Major clearly tried to cheer up the troops , and succeeded by promising them all a free 10-minute call home at Christmas . |
| 5 | Mr Major clearly tried to cheer up the troops , and succeeded by promising them all a free 10-minute call home at Christmas . |