Example sentences of "be [adv prt] at the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | General Pershing is the one to be on at the big race . |
| 2 | IF THE truth be known , Ian Woosnam would probably just as soon be down at the Golden Lion in Oswestry tomorrow night , having a pint or two with the lads . |
| 3 | This bereaved pensioner was glad to be in at the present death . |
| 4 | These days , it always seems to be in at the deep end for Foreign Secretary , Douglas Hurd . |
| 5 | and my , my , me and my brother are gon na be off at the same time |
| 6 | The padlocks would be off at the main entrance by now , for the late-morning mail and for bar deliveries . |
| 7 | ‘ He 'll be out at the Rotary Club dinner . |
| 8 | I will be back at the Grand at ten . ’ |
| 9 | With luck Vic and Emily should be gone several hours , giving him ample time to search for evidence and be back at the white house long before they returned . |