Example sentences of "they [verb] us that " in BNC.
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1 | The only positive freedom is the freedom to use our creativity — and when machines are used as a substitute for labour rather than as an extension of our abilities , they deny us that freedom . |
2 | ‘ On November 1 they told us that normal Christmas arrangements would apply — that we would work for most of the holiday period — then they dropped this bombshell on November 22 and said we would be off for two weeks . |
3 | They told us that in Soc . |
4 | Whenever the corps de ballet came on stage , they reminded us that tradition and dance accomplishment are very much alive and well in St Petersburg . |
5 | We were all looking for some direction in our lives and they gave us that direction . |
6 | ‘ They gave us that big build-up . |