Example sentences of "come [adv] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Afterwards they went scouting for clays that could be re-used ; some cracked on landing , but others had come down whole . |
| 2 | Sandy McGlashan had arrived late , his hair plastered down with sweat ; he was spluttering over the tale , to whoever would listen , of how he had ‘ come up flemyng and Menzies of Bolfracks , in the street at Aberfeldy , they had their heads together and were plotting something wicked , no doubt about it , if only he could have heard what they were saying ’ . |
| 3 | Similarly in Britain , a party can win several thousand votes in each constituency yet not come out top of the poll in any ; in consequence , it amasses a large popular vote but no seats in Parliament . |
| 4 | He wished his voice had not come out piping and shrill . |
| 5 | Erm you know if if we are going to try to keep going as a viable group then yes one of the things we should consider I mean I I do n't I 've come here sort of thinking oh is this it , is this the crisis meeting or |
| 6 | Since being born in Carlisle 25 years ago , he has come steadily south to realise his cricket potential : from Cumberland ( at 20 , he was their youngest-ever cap ) , briefly via 2nd XI cricket in Lancashire and Worcestershire , to Warwickshire . |