Example sentences of "do [verb] [pn reflx] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Leaves do orientate themselves toward the light , so turn the pots regularly . |
| 2 | It is clear that the core of the upper class certainly do differentiate themselves from the broader middle class , even if it suits them to call themselves ‘ middle class ’ when asked . |
| 3 | Even here , however , the separate heading is worth preserving , since modern style-studies can and do content themselves with the mere description of distinctive linguistic patterns , abstaining not only from relating them to external factors such as authors or literary movements , but also from attributing to them any specific literary function . |
| 4 | If you do find yourself in the same position , however , please seek professional help from a member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors without delay , as well as implementing the suggestions outlined here . |
| 5 | But , if you do find yourself in the situation of describing an area of life you are unfamiliar with , remember the man with the magnum of champagne and avoid , as far as you possibly can , using any fact , however trivial , however seductive , that you have no warrant for in someone else 's words or pictures . |
| 6 | I start musing on how it is we do find ourselves on the same side . |
| 7 | Elizabeth : I 'm here not representing anything , but I do define myself as a revolutionary and radical feminist . |