Example sentences of "do [pers pn] [art] [adj] service " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ For , by God , they do n't know it , but they could n't do us a better service . |
2 | But sometimes it is disturbing to mothers , so if you feel uncomfortable about it you can try giving him a toy to hold while he 's on the toilet seat ’ ; and in general : ‘ If you take it easy in caring for your baby , you will be doing him a great service . ’ |
3 | Laverne did me a great service of showing me a few of the local species . ’ |
4 | I did you a small service once by delivering a letter . |
5 | You did us a great service in warning him of the threat to his life , Isabel . |