Example sentences of "[vb infin] [prep] [verb] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Certain arguments do exist for retaining the word ‘ rape ’ even if radical reform involving a gradation system and an expanded definition of sexual intercourse is introduced . |
| 2 | In most cases when a game is acquired illegally , they would n't even think about buying the game if copying was impossible . |
| 3 | Arsenal 's slump since they took over the Premier League leadership on November 7 has been startling , but Graham admitted : ‘ I do n't even think about winning the title . |
| 4 | Perhaps the Prime Minister , in the few months left to him in that position , will think about visiting the Council of Europe Assembly so that we can determine whether the British Government actually envisage a role for the Council of Europe . |
| 5 | This has made farmers think about changing the amount of money they spend on the first two inputs , shown at X on the diagram . |
| 6 | And do n't think about putting the phone there . |
| 7 | Do n't think about putting the phone down will you ? |
| 8 | One should also think about approaching the specialist supplier . |
| 9 | I did think about emptying the pond this spring and coating the concrete with a rubber paint , but what about the plants . |
| 10 | You will know about using the voice and body and know how not to exhaust yourself . |
| 11 | ‘ Then you 'll not know about saluting the quarterdeck ? ’ |
| 12 | Alternatively Vox could of course use a full width string tree on the headstock side of the nut , but if it were my decision I 'd opt for altering the machinehead ; it 's a lot neater and keeps the headstock looking authentic . |
| 13 | Ayer begins , then , by arguing that anyone claiming to make a factual statement must be capable of saying what observations would count towards establishing the truth or falsity of that statement . |
| 14 | Mathematical astronomy could assist in correcting the calendar . |
| 15 | The results will further the development of measures of school effectiveness and of performance indicators , and will assist in evaluating the impact of recent changes in the assessment of pupils . |
| 16 | Further assessment of this problem was not possible because of the small number of cases but knowledge of histological type could further assist in determining the sensitivity of this method . |
| 17 | 872 an able seaman successfully sued the master of the Mobile on a promise to pay him £40 if he would assist in taking the ship from Port Philip to Bombay with a crew of 19 hands . |
| 18 | Vice-President Salvador Laurel , speaking on Dec. 4 during a visit to Hong Kong , went so far as to cast doubts on the President 's ability to continue even if the coup was put down : " If Aquino insists on staying in power I do n't think that would assist in solving the problem . |
| 19 | You may select your meals from a choice on the menu , you may assist in preparing the Home 's menu , you may eat when you wish during specified meal times . |
| 20 | Two approaches might assist in tackling the problem : first , the introduction of stress management in police and social work training ; and second , specific to social work training , clear specification of child protection criteria to aid decision-making about likely child care risk . |
| 21 | These officers , just like ordinary officers on the beat , were attending a place where they thought that their presence would assist in keeping the peace … . |
| 22 | Being of the community can assist in empowering the community to provide better services and support for disadvantaged and disabled people . |
| 23 | If an exact match is found , the user is told how many studies have been indexed with the matching term and are offered other associated terms which might assist in focusing the search . |
| 24 | For example , the keeping of notes of each visit on site inspection sheets or in a specific notebook will greatly assist in reducing the tendency to reinspect work previously passed . |
| 25 | For such people the office of collector of the cess was eminently attractive , and for that reason the strongest solicitations were made to those who might assist in securing the place . |
| 26 | The Librarian has sought and received advice from the Research Management Group as to the value of these services , and now that he is a member , this valuable communication channel should greatly assist in tailoring the Library 's bibliographic services to meet the needs of research staff . |
| 27 | 12.3 shall assist in adapting the product and the product documentation to this effect . |
| 28 | The reduction in inflation is to be welcomed ; it will greatly assist in increasing the number of job opportunities . |
| 29 | Do n't jump from grooming the back of the pony to the front , i.e. making sudden movements . |
| 30 | Before driving off , they threatened to kill his wife and young daughter if he did not wait before raising the alarm . |