Example sentences of "[vb pp] on [pers pn] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I do not arrogate to myself a knowledge superior to that of the professionals , but I have had imposed on me the obligation to exercise a quasi-judicial function in assessing applications . |
| 2 | Neville , however , pressed on him the support in the country that he would bring to such an administration and the effect it would have in restoring confidence . |
| 3 | Neville , however , pressed on him the support in the country that he would bring to such an administration , and the effect it would have in restoring confidence . |
| 4 | Not a day went by but she saw Anthony 's face , and superimposed on it the face of Stavros , smirking slightly as he had been in the cemetery . |
| 5 | Enlightenment was urged on me the day I saw the old Jew float to the surface of the deep latrine , how he splashed and struggled into life , and was hoisted out by the jubilant guards , his clothes cleansed by the mire . |
| 6 | However , many people have urged on us the importance of information programmes for improving people 's knowledge of credit choice and cost — including the Birmingham Money Advice Centre ( which sees it as particularly important for young people , and for social workers ) , the Finance Houses Association , the Consumer Credit Trade Association and the Institute of Trading Standards Administration . |