Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] up [art] certain [noun] " in BNC.

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1 ANYONE who feels like investing in a few grams of silver should call up a certain Carroll Jones in his office in Washington .
2 By criticizing the Conservative Party mid-term the right-wing press can build up a certain degree of credibility with its readers which it can then use to maximum effect by suspending criticism of the Conservative Party and increasing its attacks on Labour as the election approaches .
3 This kind of exercise can build up a certain caution in approaching a document , and a realisation that not everything is to be taken at face value .
4 Some , such as Advent , can take up a certain amount of moisture , but also dry quickly .
5 Many sacks use texturised nylon fabrics with a sort of natural feel which can take up a certain amount of moisture but dry off quickly .
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