Example sentences of "[vb mod] [verb] off in [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the hard work now should pay off in the spring with a fine show of bluebells . |
| 2 | The no boundary proposal for the universe predicts the existence of a well-defined thermodynamic arrow of time because the universe must start off in a smooth and ordered state . |
| 3 | The surface of the etch-resist ink might wash off in the developer but a layer of ink can still be left on the board , because the UV light has not had enough time to penetrate all the way through the resist . |
| 4 | ‘ Yes , Dick ; the makings of a good one there , though I do n't know how he 'll come off in the Forces . ’ |
| 5 | GIVE us your hitlist for the top videos of the year and you could drive off in a SEAT Ibiza 1.2 SLXi . |
| 6 | Last night , bets on what the premium would be ranged from 20p to 35p , which means the shares could kick off in the region of £2 compared to the 165p offer price . |
| 7 | Weighed down by a burden of ‘ domestic Sorrows & external disappointments ’ that threatened to overwhelm him , he turned once again to Tom Poole — ‘ my dear , very dear Friend ’ — and on about 15 May set off in the carrier 's van for Stowey . |
| 8 | They would take off in the event of a German cut , which would make lower UK rates more likely . |
| 9 | Another former Conservative Cabinet minister , David Howell , chairman of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee , praised the Budget as a ‘ balanced and prudent ’ statement which would pay off in the long term . |
| 10 | The party leadership 's case — that the Scottish Secretary would be forced to select councillors to sit on the Committee of the Regions from a list supplied by the four parties , and this was a key concession which would pay off in the long term — was acknowledged by committee members . |
| 11 | Often , in order to preserve peace , she would wander off in the opposite direction , to keep out of trouble . |
| 12 | U2 have confirmed full details of their UK dates , ending months of speculation about where and when the band 's Zoo TV tour will stop off in the UK . |
| 13 | He will stop off in the town on his way from London to his constituency in Scotland . |
| 14 | So , if you have to cope with recrimination , invidious comparisons and abuse from your son or daughter , take the long view and remain solid and safe ; it may be painful for you , but it will pay off in the longer term . |
| 15 | Members of the farm attractions group hope their initiative will pay off in the form of more visitors . |
| 16 | Two-thirds of the World Cup games will kick off in the afternoon for television purposes . |
| 17 | Bristleworms of all sizes should always be handled with forceps ; those fluffy white spines can break off in the fishkeeper 's skin . |
| 18 | It 's not the sort of thing you can dash off in a couple of months . |
| 19 | It 's very easy to be swept along when you 're feeling enthusiastic , but enforced spells of patience can pay off in the end . |
| 20 | So we need to ensure that we provide security at a number of levels , accounting type security which may be er the the limit to the amount I can write off in a cash in a cash matching process for example . |