Example sentences of "[to-vb] at the [noun sg] because " in BNC.
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1 | ( At one conference delegates were told to talk at the floor because Special Branch had hi-tech microphones trained on the windows to catch the sound-waves . ) |
2 | They 've asked him to look at the case because it makes a mockery of justice . |
3 | There is no reason to look at the ceiling because it no longer exists . |
4 | I believe that er we did n't er consider going to look at the development because it was quite clearly in the minds of a large percentage of us that it was contrary to the town plan and so we did not think it was necessary to do that . |
5 | Then he said : ‘ You think it is too dangerous for any Baskerville to live at the Hall because of this supernatural hell-hound . |
6 | Our daughter wanted me ( Dave ) to preach at the funeral because she said , ‘ I do n't want my brother 's death to have been a total loss . |
7 | ‘ Well , it is rather difficult to tell at the moment because it 's nearly dark , is n't it ? |