Example sentences of "put its [noun sg] on the " in BNC.

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1 The imperial family is doing its best to put its stamp on the future princess .
2 With its object-oriented NeXTstep environment , the NeXT Computer System from NeXT Computer Inc is an obvious early port of call for object database vendors and Versant Object Technology Corp has announced plans to put its database on the NeXT line .
3 A verbal answer , which will do as part of the Language game of ordinary life , is that I put the immorality of prostitution upon the mat in a way quite comparable to putting its increase on the mat .
4 All of which has been glued together by a not inconsiderable act of faith , since none of the principal funders — the Scottish Arts Council and Glasgow City Council are both being asked for £20,000 — has yet put its thumbprint on the relevant cheque .
5 The sun puts its colour on the curtains
6 BRITAIN 'S Nuclear Installations Inspectorate , which is responsible for ensuring the safety of nuclear power , this week puts its credibility on the line at the public inquiry into the Sizewell B reactor .
7 The health committee 's report last week on community care puts its finger on the problem when it points to a ‘ paradox ’ or ‘ tension ’ in government policy over assessments of need and cash limits .
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