Example sentences of "[pn reflx] [prep] a little [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I have no doubt that during the general election campaign the chairman of the Tory party will be spreading himself about a little bit , even though he has a tiny majority in Bath . |
| 2 | Maybe lull himself into a little sleep . |
| 3 | It was in 1978 that he overreached himself with a little plan to sell illicit diamonds bought by his askaris from a diamond dealer in Lesotho . |
| 4 | McNicholl looked sharp and positive when he made his entrance in the second half against Dublin and Damien Cassidy could find himself under a little pressure as a result . |
| 5 | ‘ It takes itself for a little walk at night . |
| 6 | Emma will be able to tell you all about that herself with a little help from her owner if you ring her on . |
| 7 | In this new life which had been thrust upon her , she felt that she must surround herself with a little group of servants whom she knew to be loyal to her . |
| 8 | They saw themselves as being responsible people who did not go on strike for trivial benefits such as a tea-break but , at the same time , also saw themselves as a little bit downtrodden , almost persecuted . |
| 9 | It is wonderful to lose yourself for a little while and you do meet such nice Medau people who do n't mind if you ca n't do it quite right and nearly drop your club on their foot ! |
| 10 | Is n't this invitation the perfect opportunity to reward yourself with a little self-indulgence ? |
| 11 | And provide yourself with a little amusement into the bargain ? ’ |