Example sentences of "[pers pn] to stand [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ If you will not permit me to skate you must at least allow me to stand near the ice . |
| 2 | Still , far be it from me to stand in the way of close international relations … ’ |
| 3 | ‘ Far be it from me to stand in the path of true love , ’ he said lightly . |
| 4 | She asked me to stand by the gate while she spoke to him . " |
| 5 | The wheels need to be changed for China and the officials … ’ — she indicated a rank of grey-coated youths further up the platform — ‘ they will expect you to stand in the corridor while they search your room . |
| 6 | If any forester do find any trespasser wandering within his liberty … within the forest … and after hue and cry made to him to stand unto the peace , will not yield himself , but flee or resist … if the forester do kill any such offender , he shall not be impeached for this felony . |
| 7 | Right next thing you ask her to stand in the middle of the road and under a train and she would do ! |
| 8 | ‘ You 'll be wanting us to stand round the piano singing hymns next , ’ said his mother unfairly , and forestalled his indignant riposte by replacing the receiver . |