Example sentences of "[modal v] pick up the [noun] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In each case , the wizard must pick up the book and caress it for a minimum of 1 hour . |
| 2 | Very cost What I 'm saying is it 's quick erm people expect to do it it 's something oh if they 're writing instead of going round I 'll pick up the phone and do it . |
| 3 | If only he could pick up the rock and hurl it , defiantly , to reciprocate the violence with such a true aim , that it would smash whatever the chosen target . |
| 4 | This is why cable and satellite technology must advance together ; reception centres in parts of Britain with a good view of the satellite could pick up the signals and relay them by cable into nearby homes . |
| 5 | Then sometimes she would pick up the telephone and natter to Charles . |
| 6 | She would pick up the thought and put it outside her mind . |
| 7 | I would pick up the phone and phone my solicitor and ask to come and see him and get his advice . |
| 8 | Sadly Mr 's proposal fell on a technicality , but I think he put his finger on something which I felt the assembly was , was responding to , that we are not finished with this issue and although it fell on a technicality about money , perhaps without making any addendums and motions we might er refuse this addendum and keep our minds on the baptism issue and hope that the Board of Practice and Procedure and the panel on doctrine will pick up the substance and the , the essence of what Mr was asking for and pursue this matter until as a church we can get it sorted out to the satisfaction of all the groups within the church . |
| 9 | The point I keep making is that in a press release they ought to include at least enough information briefly so that whoever 's reading it can pick up the angle or the possible use . |
| 10 | It is often useful for the helper to introduce the notion of the normality of having both difficult and sad thoughts about the deceased person and then from there the bereaved person can pick up the conversation if he or she wants to do so . |
| 11 | I do n't see the point because you can pick up the phone and find out if you want anyway so |
| 12 | Again you can pick up the stitches and knit them directly on to the edge , or you can knit long strips or tubes and sew them neatly in place . |
| 13 | You can pick up the dog and shake it , or pull on the scruff of its neck as happens when there is a clash over dominancy in the pack situation . |
| 14 | Unfortunately when other divisions come and use it they seem to think they can pick up the caravan and there 'll be a wonderful display in there |