Example sentences of "[subord] i [vb base] down [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although we are now debating a piece of works legislation , it represents a major reform of parliamentary procedure , so I put down a marker at this stage to the effect that the Minister should be more forthcoming in considering whether we should have new procedures for dealing with orders . |
| 2 | I could really do with a bit of a sit down and summat to drink , so I go down the driveway into the station . |
| 3 | Do you mind if I turn down the gas fire ? ’ |
| 4 | The actors try improvising the scene two or three times while I scribble down the lines that sound good . |
| 5 | When I go down a steep or longish hill , braking on the engine , by the time I 've reached the bottom the engine seems to be suffering from fuel starvation and consequently refuses to go up the other side . |
| 6 | An' if you mus ' know I like wearin' nice clothes an' I like the way boys look at me when I go down the schtreet an' I like to look sexy an' I like lipstick an' showin' meself off an' all that I enjoy it . |
| 7 | When I put down the receiver I heard Geoff Tulloch 's voice out in the main office , impressing the young women with his irrepressible personality . |
| 8 | When I drive down the same street in my Ferrari they extend a finger . ’ |
| 9 | I am sharply aware of every move I make , each crack of sound as I put down a cup , each dull ring as I move a spoon , each splash of water , squeak of the tap , thud of my shoe on the floor . |
| 10 | He is starting his reply as I put down the receiver . |
| 11 | I feel somewhat like a Saint Bernard as I track down the American conductor John Nelson by telephone across the Alps . |
| 12 | Yea , though I run down the valleys , I am Towed up the hills . |