Example sentences of "[vb infin] [to-vb] back the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There was nothing we could do to pay back the debt of our existence . |
| 2 | Perhaps erm , the Duchy of Cornwall would like to take back the land that we rent from them , in order that we can rent it on , lease , well we lease , I mean , same thing is n't it ? |
| 3 | You 'll have to peel back the carpet . |
| 4 | This does not mean that the applicant can not let the house , but if she sells it , or simply uses it as a second home , she may have to pay back the whole or part of the grant with interest . |
| 5 | ‘ The prison staff said that was OK but said they would have to tie back the cell doors . |