Example sentences of "[adv prt] [verb] the big [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | After some 200000 words , there 's a confrontation as various parties struggle over the fate of the galaxy ; despite mental strife , group minds and energy screens this still consists of people sitting down to discuss the big situation . |
| 2 | The offshore championship is held over 10 rounds off the coast of Britain … the races can be anything up to a 100 miles … today its the Eastbourne Grand Prix … there 's not a deckchair to be had on the pier … its standing room only as thousands roll up to watch the big boats bouncing their way through the water … |
| 3 | The intention was that we should set out to count the big sales first . |
| 4 | Then the bedroom door opens and Rachel steps out clutching the big duvet . |
| 5 | And he 's also managed to sneak in some live music from Mary Chapin Carpenter , who 's been touring Scotland this week and is about to hit the big time . |
| 6 | They know she can be relied on to make the big day for her clients sparkle with the perfect glittering accessory . |