Example sentences of "the [noun pl] [verb] you [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Lightweight langlauf skis have a waxed tread underneath resembling fish scales — the scales enable you to slip downhill and grip uphill . |
| 2 | ‘ All the books tell you to give it a year . |
| 3 | Mick looked at me for a couple of moments and , scratching his head , he replied If the Marines want you to play your bagpipes in their area , and you agree to do it , then you are all bloody mad . |
| 4 | You have been casting them from that very first night when the gods sent you to haunt me ! ’ |
| 5 | This is it medical , no wonder the doctors want you to lose weight |
| 6 | Newspapers would be reduced merely to printing what they are told — which means what the politicians want you to hear . |
| 7 | Famous personalities ( see also p101 ) The advertisers want you to think ‘ If X buys that , it must be good . ’ |