Example sentences of "[vb infin] the big [noun sg] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I mean she does n't act the big star and all , she 's really warm and caring and — ah — a special kind of a person … ’ |
| 2 | Instead I warmed up retracing the predawn walk to Cross where I would collect the big rucksack and the last bus to Stornoway . |
| 3 | It may be human nature to dread each turn of the decade , but it 's equally so to grin and celebrate the Big Birthday when it comes . |
| 4 | But occasionally I will take the big pan and fill it with onions , carrots and potatoes for a grand stew . |
| 5 | Her father was apt to say , when her mother would mention the big house and its occupants , ‘ Who bothers with such folk ? |