Example sentences of "[be] [vb pp] up the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | More than once flight recorder transducers have been found to be connected up the wrong way round , showing a turn to the left when in fact it was a turn to the right or showing a nose-up attitude when it was really nose-down . |
| 2 | This space thus contains all the elements of the assembly and can be reflected up the hierarchical structure to a level at which assemblies are being considered . |
| 3 | Nevertheless , she allowed herself to be helped up the high step and onto a bunk opposite the one on which Robbie was now lying … |
| 4 | He felt as abject as a convalescent child and had to be helped up the three stone flights to his cell . |
| 5 | By now my courage had failed and I had to be helped up the steep , wooden steps , the executioner 's assistants whispering that if I made a good show they would make sure I would choke for no more than ten minutes . |
| 6 | If your parcel is lost or damaged , compensation may be paid up the specified limit according to the fee paid . |