Example sentences of "or [vb base] too [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | All this is true , but it entirely misses the point , which is that snorers either drink too much , smoke too much or eat too much . |
| 2 | Transactions of this kind must make us pause before we condemn all landlords as Gradgrinds , or make too large assumptions about the nature of medieval serfdom . |
| 3 | ‘ Do n't say anything arrogant or appear too egotistical . ’ |
| 4 | If they allow themselves to continually think catastrophic thoughts , or focus too much on the symptoms themselves , or race up and down , or hyperventilate , the plateau time will last much longer . |
| 5 | Will they stand up to family wear and tear or look too sturdy for dinner parties ? |
| 6 | Er if you give an overdose or forget something , not to give medicine or give too much medicine it , it can be very serious , the consequences could be serious . |
| 7 | You can never plan too much , never work out too many details or anticipate too many ‘ worst cases ’ . |
| 8 | ‘ If boats use sonar or get too close , it is likely to panic the whales and cause them to scatter , and if a whale weighing over 40 tonnes becomes totally disorientated and charges off in any direction , anything could happen . |
| 9 | Although recent advice to mothers warning them not to allow babies to sleep on their stomachs or get too warm has helped considerably , health experts said there is no single answer . |
| 10 | The following list of the main nutrients in food shows that if there is one type of food that you do n't like , or find too expensive , it is possible to substitute another within the same group to keep the diet balanced . |
| 11 | No no one no one said a word about it seemed keen or do too keen on the Robin Hood line of which there were plenty . |
| 12 | We can also adjust Custom Blend formulations for dryness or oiliness , or correct too much natural redness or yellow in skin . ’ |
| 13 | Ted might decide he does n't like me any more , that I laugh too loudly or drink too much of his beer , and then we 'd have to get a tent . |
| 14 | But I never eat or drink too much because it becomes bad for you . ’ |
| 15 | However , as the table has to be moved out of the way whenever the patient gets up , it should not be too heavy , or have too many items on it at one time . |