Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pn reflx] on the [adj] " in BNC.

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1 It simply did not , and does not , offer a framework on which to hang a convincing story … the geographer , when he analyses the material properties of the man-environment systems , must base himself on the central functions of that system , rather than on the traditional divisions of physical geography .
2 There are peel-off labels for the long holiday dates , something with which you can amuse yourself on the next bank holiday .
3 ‘ With one bound I would throw myself on the large white bearskin , which I adored , and cover its great head with kisses . ’
4 I start musing on how it is we do find ourselves on the same side .
5 The further east the boundaries are drawn , the more Britain will find itself on the Western periphery of a Germany-centred Europe .
6 In another moment she would find herself on the other side of the door , facing disaster .
7 France and England never pulled together , for all they might find themselves on the same side . ’
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