Example sentences of "[conj] let [pers pn] [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 . |