Example sentences of "[conj] let [pron] [vb infin] the [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Rather than let them squander the meagre fruits of their labour as they saw fit , their output had to be confiscated by the state for more long-lasting purposes .
2 When Hazlitt and Coleridge visited Alfoxden the following day , Wordsworth was away from home ; but Dorothy provided them with a ‘ frugal repast ’ and let them see the now-abundant manuscripts intended for the Lyrical Ballads .
3 We would issue slides to PS staff and let them run the charging system themselves .
4 Now , for God 's sake , go to bed , and let me do the same . ’
5 ‘ Now for heaven 's sake get some sleep — and let me do the same ! ’
6 ‘ Let's say that he should have come to me first , ’ George said in a heavy , measured tone , ‘ and let me sort the whole thing out .
7 ‘ Chris , great to see you , and let me introduce the lovely Lindy .
8 Let his man make his way back there , and let me have the third horse and bring you the quickest way to Ullesthorpe .
9 It proposes packing foundation boards with regional cultural and professional bigwigs , in fixed proportions to local politicians , and letting them choose the savings-bank bosses .
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