Example sentences of "[vb pp] [coord] [verb] [adv prt] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 31 | ‘ No ; they were sort of folded and put in next to each other , on edge . ’ |
| 32 | Those that advocated social or political change in a reasoned and intelligent manner seemed to be either ignored or ended up defeated and disillusioned by the whole sorry mess . |
| 33 | Refusing to be tested or coming up positive usually results in immediate sacking . |
| 34 | Vitor accepted the brimming tankard which she had poured and swallowed down several eager mouthfuls . |
| 35 | The stuffing also has to be cooked and sliced up ready for reheating , and the Christmas puddings are prepared with the help of cooks at London 's St Thomas 's Hospital . |
| 36 | Conversely there were occasions when world oil production reached levels which could not be explained by known consumption forecasts , as IEA member governments established or topped up strategic stocks against the uncertainties of life , like the US government 's vast Strategic Petroleum Reserve ( SPR ) . |
| 37 | This was to provide many exciting moments as the women cut loose on the lip of the overhang on huge jugs , with plenty of ‘ oohs and aahs ’ from the crowd as the stronger challengers clipped and shook out footless . |
| 38 | I think a lot of people died in the making of those weapons , before they ever got launched and blew up half of London . ’ |
| 39 | ‘ Did you say this was the main road ? ’ she 'd felt compelled to ask , as they 'd zigzagged and ricocheted off massive pot-holes at what felt like Brands Hatch speed . |