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Example sentences of "[noun prp] switch on the [noun sg] " in BNC.

No	Sentence
1	Scott switched on the radio , heard pop music , twiddled the frequency dial past classical and reggae and finally found a discussion programme .
2	Cornelius switched on the heater .
3	Cornelius switched on the windscreen wipers .
4	Lissa switched on the light , and Rebecca swung round sharply to face her , shock startling a gasp on her lips , the torch falling with a muffled thud .
5	Rachaela switched on the radio .
6	Klein switched on the light .
7	Lee switched on the light and the bulb went , like the one in the kitchen yesterday .
8	Lee switched on the torch and the beam lit up the stack-yard like a searchlight .
9	With the last of her dresses hanging in the wardrobe , undies neatly folded in the drawer , Lindsey switched on the radio and bedside lamp .
10	Kelly switched on the television and stared blankly at the screen as some mindless cops and robbers show unfolded .
11	Her moment of complete despair had come when Doyle switched on the radio and sat down to wait and see what happened .
12	Geraldine switched on the television .
13	Mitch switched on the needle-gun .
14	Still in his pyjamas Brian switched on the fountain , and the sudden spurt of water scared the bird away .
15	Jaq switched on the magnetics in his boots to give him purchase for possible combat .
16	A little tremulously , Sara switched on the wall sconces in the hall .
17	Resolutely , Sara switched on the passage light .
18	Maxim switched on the car lights .
19	Cathy switched on the studio lights , further exposing its tattiness but adding to its intimacy .
20	At seven , the Majors switched on the end of the news to listen to ‘ Conference Report ’ .
21	Susan switched on the bedside lamp , a pink glow under its frilled shade , and reaching for her dressing-gown , shuffled sleepily to the bathroom next door , and then to the nursery .
22	Behind him , Ilse switched on the light in the kitchen .
23	Mr Wormwood switched on the television .
24	As Myeloski switched on the light , he had caught a glimpse of Louise Taylor before she disappeared under the cover .
25	Without waiting for an answer , Nicholas switched on the television and handed the zapper to Harry , who flicked from channel to channel with lessening enthusiasm .