Example sentences of "[pers pn] [vb base] to work [prep] the " in BNC.

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1 I TRY TO WORK AGAINST THE WAY I WAS TAUGHT , WHICH WAS TO WORK ON THE PAINTING AS A WHOLE AND BRING THINGS UP TO A CERTAIN DEGREE OF FINISH
2 I try to work against the way I was taught , which was to work on the paintings as a whole and bring things up to a certain degree of finish .
3 Throughout this painting I choose to work within the arch as it forms a natural frame , concentrating the eye on the activity of the light on the steps , allowing an intensity of contrast to be created .
4 Throughout this painting I choose to work within the arch as it forms a natural frame , concentrating the eye on the activity of the light on the steps , allowing an intensity of contrast to be created .
5 One problem of the past year has been the length of time it has taken me to accept that I need to work in the bookshop most of the time even though I know this work has to be done and though I enjoy it ( most of the time ) .
6 But that does n't mean I have to work on the premise that everyone 's untrustworthy until proven otherwise . ’
7 As for discipline , I have to work within the Children 's Act .
8 Never say that there are no particular reasons why you want to work with the company .
9 And now you want to work on the exhibition you were so all-fired about , I was so inspired by , same deal , huh ?
10 Father , we thank you that you continue to work in the lives of our fellow believers , restoring health and strength to the sick , comforting those who are sad , supporting those who are lonely .
11 It will normally be for four weeks from the time when you start to work under the new contract .
12 Of course I take care of myself ; massage , you have to work towards the heart . ’
13 Fourteen weeks ' full maternity pay for everyone and an end to the confusing restrictions on how long you have to work for the same company to qualify for your job back are just two of the expected improvements .
14 The game is psychological as well as physical ; once you have your physical bits together you have to work on the psychological aspect and this seems to be the stage we 're at ’ .
15 In one sense , businesses are licensed by the community to operate and you have to work within the terms of the licence , which tend to change .
16 Thus it is clear that you need to work on the fast twitch muscles if you want to improve your speed .
17 We tend to work from the Centre in the friendly critic role .
18 ‘ In general terms we want to work with the industry and do our best to build a scheme based on existing systems .
19 We continue to work with the police , the FBI , and Interpol on stolen works of art .
20 We have to work with the garrimperos we have to try and convince 'em .
21 And they seem to work on the principle of allowing each other to do anything they like .
22 They continue to work against the democratic interests of the nation whose people do support the concept of local government .
23 They have to work with the materials on hand , but by manipulating the design of the system they can build variations into it .
24 An increasing number of them come to work with the general practitioners in the Conceicao programme for up to one month on a voluntary basis during their holidays .
25 ‘ Some of them have to work in the kitchens . ’
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