Example sentences of "[vb mod] [vb infin] the big [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Ladies ' Golf Union conformed with the Royal and Ancient decision that competition in all British open amateur events should use the big ball ( 1.68 inches ) , but it did not apply to international team events . |
| 2 | They rang on Saturday morning to say the repair to the tractor 'll be three thousand and that 's the only one that 'll take the big plough . |
| 3 | There 's a depth here which goes far beyond pint-glass level and uncovers a songwriting strength which may become the big POD ace in the pack . |
| 4 | He could see the big man in his mind 's eye even now , lifting Berdichev and breaking him . |
| 5 | Ahead of them , they could see the Big Wheel turning against a sky streaked with red and grey . |
| 6 | Instead I warmed up retracing the predawn walk to Cross where I would collect the big rucksack and the last bus to Stornoway . |
| 7 | If this latter is important , then we would expect the big rape cases which get a lot of media coverage to be especially important in the formation of beliefs , since they are more likely to be common currency for discussion than the smaller cases . |
| 8 | His partner on the fairways , caddie Pete Bender , was determined it would not be lack of inspiration or experience from him that would cost the big Australian this major . |
| 9 | Her father was apt to say , when her mother would mention the big house and its occupants , ‘ Who bothers with such folk ? |
| 10 | But I 'm sticking my neck out : one squeak from the FBI that I 'm breaching the UKUSA agreement and my own Service will swing the big axe … |
| 11 | But occasionally I will take the big pan and fill it with onions , carrots and potatoes for a grand stew . |
| 12 | ‘ A lead of 2-1 guarantees nothing , except the fact that we need to be on our toes against a side who will relish the big occasion . ’ |
| 13 | And er the subject matter of the , the lecture is ‘ Searching the heart of humanity , to find the common bond ’ , which is of course , it 's , it 's just like my film ‘ Eternity ’ , it 's a huge , you know , it creates a huge expectation , but I 'm not afraid to step in front of people now and , and er you know , present myself and say ‘ well let's ask the big question , let's , let's go for it , so er so it should be quite a lot of fun tomorrow . |
| 14 | yeah , I do n't think I can do the big mower . |
| 15 | I mean , if you wanted you can use the big screen . |
| 16 | Today , however , Country Member can reach the big time . |
| 17 | And they have the players who can match the big time . |
| 18 | Still , even session men can hit the big time . |