Example sentences of "[vb mod] [verb] up [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Block loans through the public library service will have an important part to play , and it will be advantageous to both sides if the teachers have provided a detailed breakdown of likely sub-themes and activities for the library staff to use ( although their own examination of stock may throw up additional possibilities which could be suggested ) . |
| 2 | The analysis stage may throw up numerous conclusions that you feel are fit for managers who await the report . |
| 3 | They are found at various points on plants , including fruits as on those of Crescentia spp. and in 15 other genera of Bignoniaceae , and the nectar may make up substantial parts of the ant diet as in the case of the extrafloral nectar of Caularthron bilamellatum ( Orchidaceae ) of Central America , which comprises up to 48% of the associated ants ' diet at some times of the year . |
| 4 | In addition , the foetus needs nourishment via the mother 's blood supply and the maternal body must build up sufficient material and energy for this . |
| 5 | The plaintiffs argue that the same principle should apply in favour of making an order that the defendant should deliver up such property on the basis that such an order is not an order for discovery and that the authorities relating to discovery have no application . |
| 6 | The government had concluded ‘ that it is quite wrong that we should build up artificial hopes ’ by allowing boat people to remain in the colony in the belief that they would be resettled . |
| 7 | Ludens will bring Marcus here , he should show up any moment , I hope he has n't messed up the car ! ’ |
| 8 | They should show up Tory authorities for not providing nursery provision . |
| 9 | I do hope Chesky manages to reissue Wild 's legendary RCA recording of the Scharwenka First Piano Concerto , but in the meantime all connoisseurs of superb piano playing should snap up this disc without delay . |
| 10 | Some 30 named attendees heard a long and detailed speech from the Mayor in which he hinted that ‘ for reasons which he need not go into they must give up all idea of the links becoming the property of the town ’ . |
| 11 | Going further , Sigmoid retreated into one of his annoying fits of purity , declaring , ‘ To achieve godliness , my boy , you must give up all possessions … ’ |
| 12 | By May 1915 Unionist leaders were convinced that they must give up some independence if they were to influence the war ; the liquor issue seemed to show the danger of staying aloof , and the shell scandal seemed to show that they were needed inside . |
| 13 | The shape of the budget line changes to 175 ; after point 7 the individual can consume more of good X , but to do so she must give up some quantity of good Y. In the example shown the new welfare maximum for the individual is on the corner point , 7 . |
| 14 | This afternoon 's showers should clear up this evening to leave all areas with a dry night . |
| 15 | Another view was that business had grown too powerful and that the government should break up large firms ( " trust busting " ) . |
| 16 | But although Cuvier won immense prestige for his work as a comparative anatomist , he was unable to convince many naturalists that they should give up all hope of being able to predict the overall pattern of natural relationships and hence the ‘ missing ’ species still waiting to be discovered . |
| 17 | Who should clean up old dumps ? |
| 18 | Sam McCluskie 's Foot Tripper should follow up last Monday 's impressive Wembley win with a repeat course and distance performance . |
| 19 | I must pump up these tyres |
| 20 | The sensible parent must weigh up all considerations , as if in credit and debit columns on a ‘ balance sheet ’ , when deciding whether or not to prohibit watching television thrillers or playing with guns . |
| 21 | On telemarketing , the code insists that companies must ring up prospective clients at reasonable hours , do not use high pressure sales tactics and allow prospective purchasers a ‘ cooling off ’ period during which they can change their minds . |
| 22 | They must set up costly systems of command and control that can work effectively over large distances and deal with the hazards of markets that differ from their own , Managers must feel that the gains will outweigh the costs . |
| 23 | So that we know we 've got to cover that and it was just er Caroline , Karen 's suggestions were in the external order , was that we , we should draw up some kind of plan , with dates as to say right , okay , we 're gon na do the work first . |
| 24 | I suggest that the BMJ should draw up clear guidelines on consensus statements designed to influence practice policy . |
| 25 | Within two years , all listed companies should set up effective audit committees . |
| 26 | The blockers — and there may be several of them — must take up conspicuous positions in the branches on either side of the drive , so preventing the monkeys from breaking out . |
| 27 | West country brewer Devenish should top up last year 's profits — best estimates are of profits of £14m against £11.5m . |
| 28 | We have urged in previous submissions to the Government that the Secretary of State should take up available powers under the 1991 Planning and Compensation Act to enable minerals planning authorities extinguish environmentally unacceptable old permissions ( including IDOs ) without compensation . |
| 29 | We have urged in previous submissions to the Government that the Secretary of State should take up available powers under the 1991 Planning and Compensation Act to enable minerals planning authorities extinguish environmentally unacceptable old permissions ( including IDOs ) without compensation . |
| 30 | It was natural , therefore , that the assembly should take up this kind of understanding . |