Example sentences of "they [verb] [vb pp] on [num] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They seemed centred on one particular grave , so the Doctor stepped over to it for a closer look . |
| 2 | As planning progressed the four groups into which the staff were easily divided ( because they had taught on four different sites ) came together in their views . |
| 3 | Queensland captured the wickets of openers Michael Slater ( 69 ) and Steve Small ( 40 ) in the last hour after they had put on 119 . |
| 4 | Santer reported that they had agreed on four essential points : ( i ) a single market with a joint central bank and currency ; ( ii ) respect for human rights and the rights of national minorities ; ( iii ) defence , and ( iv ) foreign policy . |
| 5 | Instead , they have concentrated on two main approaches to crime control that they see as appropriate and achievable : increasing the risks and decreasing the opportunities . |