Example sentences of "or [vb base] it [adj] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It made no reference to the possibility that schools for the less able might depress expectations and discourage the pupils in them , or make it difficult for such schools to attract an adequate share of available resources . |
| 2 | It is useful for those of us who worry that hearing other opinions and listening to other people may weaken our case , or make it difficult for us to concentrate on our own determined agenda . |
| 3 | The EEA contains the deposits of the UK 's gold and convertible foreign currency reserves that are used to intervene in the exchange markets to stabilise the exchange rate of sterling , or to raise it or lower it relative to other currencies . |
| 4 | You can create classic pilaus ; authentic curries ; use it as a base for salads using leftover turkey and ham ; or try it Waldorf-style with satsumas and nuts ; in a gammon stir fry or nasi goreng . |
| 5 | When we got outside , I was n't sure whether to shut the door on the latch or leave it ajar for the nurse . |
| 6 | Or leave it open for some questions if you want to test a ps specific thing in another question then try and test that . |
| 7 | After the planning committee has considered the planning application they may decide to approve it , refuse it , or approve it subject to certain conditions . |
| 8 | ( 4 ) To overcome legal difficulties which would otherwise be encountered as a result of the bidder offering consideration securities to overseas shareholders because foreign securities laws forbid such an offer document being posted to shareholders in the relevant jurisdiction , or permit it subject to compliance with onerous filing or other obligations ( see para 2.4.10 below ) . |
| 9 | of course , when you get one of those calls and you divert it back to the switchboard or divert it direct to when you put the phone down pick it up and dial zero , so you put another call through to headquarters community affairs and its not through us |