Example sentences of "up [conj] [v-ing] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Tough , consistent , and versatile , Golden Chip is effective on all types of ground , held up or blazing a trail . |
| 2 | Some of these may offer opportunities which lean more towards science , technology or maths work — drawing up and costing a cleaning contract for a historic building ( How exactly does one clean that crystal chandelier ? |
| 3 | Melanie Ling was nominated for an award ‘ for the outstanding commitment she has shown since being given the task of setting up and supervising a unit to handle the recently acquired Grand Metropolitan Scheme ’ . |
| 4 | So remember to treat yourselves , perhaps slowly saving up and buying a present for yourself or doing things you enjoy , as rewards for your achievements . |
| 5 | AS YOU WERE reading the last issue of Wood News with your feet up and drinking a cup of hot coffee , John Hill , coupling machine operator at Fireater , was running through the cold , wet weather of Great Yarmouth in training for the London marathon . |
| 6 | There is no doubt that performance can be improved in many cases , but the fundamental question has to be asked whether such foliar feeding or boosting is merely making up and filling a gap left by normal cultivation that is not as good as it could be . |
| 7 | She had died instantaneously , or pretty nearly so , without first getting up and crawling down the embankment , or for that matter getting up and riding a bicycle . |
| 8 | I am satisfied that the plaintiff is in a state where it is reasonably necessary to provide for the costs of setting up and maintaining a trust to handle the plaintiff 's financial interests over the years ahead . |
| 9 | 5.2 The Project Manager shall also be responsible setting up and maintaining a mechanism by which operational changes in the Project thought necessary by any of the Parties are submitted to the Project Committee for approval . |
| 10 | These manuals are intended only for those people closely involved in setting up and managing a LIFESPAN system . |
| 11 | There are many other examples of health trusts in England that are already up and running a year ahead of those in Scotland , from whose experience we can benefit . |
| 12 | To make sure it does n't turn into a nightmare , Leith 's Guide to Setting up and Running a Restaurant ( Merehurst , £12.95 ) is essential reading . |
| 13 | In addition , young people will learn something about starting up and running a business . |
| 14 | They just drive round perhaps driving it parking it up and having a walk |