Example sentences of "[verb] [to-vb] a big [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If we want to paint a big choral canvas , words can be repeated without any fear of being repetitious , or we can use whole sentences or sections several times over . |
| 2 | Its strongest American card is its 44% stake in Amdahl Corp , and while IBM appears to be playing into Amdahl 's hands in the short term , Amdahl knows it has to build a big new business almost from scratch out of Unix and its Huron applications development and delivery environment if it is to grow much beyond its present $2,500m or so annual business . |
| 3 | ‘ He 'd obviously signed the document , agreed to receive a big fat pension — and keep his mouth shut . |
| 4 | Why stab Manchester in the back for helping to create a bigger northern network of clubs , raves and fashion outlets ? |
| 5 | ‘ We both agree he has a limited potential , but he could be used to detonate a big political explosion . |
| 6 | The thousands of dollars fee earned by the penguins will now be used to build a big new pool and enclosure . |
| 7 | He said , " You 've really got to make a big speaking sound . " |
| 8 | Noreen has always wanted to drive a big American truck . |
| 9 | It might be great to have something in Torquay if you 're hoping to draw visitors from the southwest , but not if you 're trying to pull a big public audience from Tyneside . |
| 10 | These marooned populations had to make a big evolutionary adjustment . |