Example sentences of "on [pers pn] the [noun sg] [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Enlightenment was urged on me the day I saw the old Jew float to the surface of the deep latrine , how he splashed and struggled into life , and was hoisted out by the jubilant guards , his clothes cleansed by the mire . |
| 2 | No wonder they 're touchy when you pick on them the way you do . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ You had a great head on you the way you thought the plan through from beginning to end . |
| 4 | How will you stop Rickey Henderson stealing bases on you the way he did against Toronto , Roger Craig , the Giants ' manager , is constantly asked . |
| 5 | He could also make an error of judgement in his choice of sailors , at least one of whom turned on him the moment they were inside the door and threatened to beat him up if he did not hand over money . |
| 6 | but er , a lot of them got on the twelve six , you goes the twelve thirty one any way we waved to her when she got on it the coach you see was full at Bart Green , you got , at Redditch |
| 7 | That is where I spilled vodka on it the day I wore it for the first time . ’ |