Example sentences of "i approach the " in BNC.
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| 1 | I approached the compost heap and saw a small cloud of whiteflies rise from it . |
| 2 | I approached the embassies of many countries for help . ’ |
| 3 | Troops and supplies were crossing the Benouville bridge as I approached the café . |
| 4 | The café looked deserted as I approached the front door . |
| 5 | As I approached the trench he remarked , ‘ Jesus Christ , Piper ! |
| 6 | As I approached the jeep he recognised me . |
| 7 | As I approached the house , I noticed that my parents ' bedroom light was still on . |
| 8 | I approached the service from the point of view of the consumer , as we had already done to good effect with the opticians . |
| 9 | As I approached the college the phrase from this passage : ‘ in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving ’ flashed through my mind . |
| 10 | This was not something upon which I wished to dwell , as I approached the narrowest section of the ridge . |
| 11 | As I approached the pool I saw the pug marks of the tigress in the soft earth at the edge of the water . |
| 12 | So , on my return home , I approached the French Federation and persuaded them to support the idea of a Student World Cup in France ’ , Bonfils recalled . |
| 13 | When she 'd gone I approached the door timidly . |
| 14 | The point to be made , however , is that although this was something that had to be thought out in my head , rather than in the field , it was a very central part of the methodology with which I approached the research . |
| 15 | I approached the GMC again about ayurvedic medicine , which is allied to transcendental meditation . |
| 16 | As I approached the base of the flake all appeared lost , as the only thing visible was the ground far below . |
| 17 | Thinking these thoughts , I approached the observatory complex . |
| 18 | As I approached the bead curtain that hung in place of a door , I was aware of movement behind the strands of wood beads , a rhythmical rising and falling , murmuring , sighing . |
| 19 | It is against this background that I approached the construction and which led me to prefer the interpretation which bases the assessment to tax upon the actual cost to the employer rather than the hypothetical cost arrived at by dividing the number of pupils into the total cost of providing full facilities . |
| 20 | I simply wanted to see what would happen if I approached the problem with a contractor 's mentality . |
| 21 | It was a whole diverting little field in itself and I approached the cow with interest . |
| 22 | As I approached the animal 's rear end he laid back his ears , whickered and began to caper around . |
| 23 | When I approached the Newcastle local education authority about one of the constituents to whom I have referred , I was told that the city council 's budget for discretionary awards had been severely cut in recent years . |
| 24 | I approached the Edinburgh Green Belt Trust , who thought the project a good one , and promised us a grant of £3,000 for materials and hire of equipment , subject to SNH approval . |
| 25 | The moment passed and I slowed quickly , dropping to a trot as I approached the Bomb Circle , almost staggering into it , then flinging myself on to the sand inside to lie panting , heaving , gasping , staring at the grey sky and invisible drizzle , spread-eagled in the centre of the rocks . |
| 26 | I approached the copper and held out Davis the Fire Chief 's card . |
| 27 | Because the only time I approached the the man was when my revolver was the holster and the holster was done up . |
| 28 | I realised there were periods of time when this pool is hardly used , so I approached the management and asked if I could bring parties of residents here from Conway House . |
| 29 | To celebrate the arrival of two notables in town , I approached the mayor , well known for his Butchers Arms , and asked him to send a joint off the Old Dun Cow or even a Bulls Head . |
| 30 | ‘ I approached the council 's housing department who were very positive about the our idea , ’ said Mr King . |