Example sentences of "[modal v] pick up the piece " in BNC.
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| 1 | SUFFERING from hangovers after their intoxicating victory on Saturday night , Hungarian reformers and their temporary allies were split last night on the question of where the new Socialist Party should pick up the pieces , as a marginal hardline faction announced the foundation of the Hungarian Communist Party . |
| 2 | After a pause Alison said , ‘ Do you think it will pass and you 'll pick up the pieces ? ’ |
| 3 | With the huge funds we shall place at its disposal the next problem Gorbachev will face is the collapse of his empire — and we will pick up the pieces … ’ |
| 4 | The ball over the top , the low firm crosses driven in so that he can pick up the pieces . |
| 5 | Yes , that 's okay , it 's just that originally you see , we had an outbound tonight as well mhm , yes okay I think we can pick up the pieces from there . |