Example sentences of "be left on the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The variety Nottingham has the best fruits , which must be left on the tree as long as possible so that they become ‘ bletted ’ — dark brown and softly squidgy . |
| 2 | — KOLESTRAL-SUPER can be left on the hair for 10–20 minutes . |
| 3 | If you wish to purchase a chunk of salame to slice yourself in the future , you should ask for the casing to be left on the meat to keep it in prime condition . |
| 4 | The cut should also be square , but a burr will be left on the inside which must be removed with the reamer attached to the pipe cutter . |
| 5 | Room must be left on the upwind side in case there is a cable break or premature release , and on the down wind side in case the wing touches and causes a swing that way . |
| 6 | Cars must not be left on the forecourt of The Turf Hotel . |
| 7 | The surface of the etch-resist ink might wash off in the developer but a layer of ink can still be left on the board , because the UV light has not had enough time to penetrate all the way through the resist . |
| 8 | The result of such constant chafing would definitely be left on the skin . ’ |
| 9 | Paper should be left on the floor and the puppy encouraged to defaecate on it . |
| 10 | Naîve as it may sound , Morrissey 's ideals ( which ran opposite to the ‘ If he does n't get himself a missus soon he 'll be left on the shelf … or he 's a pooftah … ’ mentality ) attracted many young admirers . |
| 11 | Top performer wo n't be left on the shelf |
| 12 | The saga centres on the tangled love life of a 30-year-old woman , who fears she will be left on the shelf . |
| 13 | He had moreover , unlike Boethius , had the experience of seeing what Viking pirates did to his defenceless subjects ; and again unlike Boethius had taken such drastic measures against evil as hanging Viking prisoners , and rebellious monks , and in all probability cutting the throats of any wounded pirates so unlucky as to be left on the battlefield . |
| 14 | Children , too , were rather expected to play , and to play quietly , behind the house no balls or tin trumpets were ever to be left on the gravel sweep . |
| 15 | At a time when the political parties have all released bulky documents stuffed full of environmentally-friendly policies , when any washing powder that ca n't say it 's CFC-free and untested on animals and made from biodegradable phosphates is likely to be left on the supermarket shelf , golf 's ‘ green ’ credentials seem pretty strong . |
| 16 | A charge of possessing a gun and silencer was ordered to be left on the file . |
| 17 | Finally , apart from comfortable seating , do provide ample table space so that empty glasses , bottles or broken crockery do n't have to be left on the ground . |
| 18 | Duncan Shearer ( Aberdeen ) would then be left on the bench along with Hearts ' John Robertson while Roxburgh 's faith is invested in an enticing partnership . |
| 19 | If you are buying a leasehold property this column shows how long must be left on the lease after the mortgage term has been deducted . |
| 20 | The straw ( and weed seeds ) are left on the field to be burnt or baled later . |
| 21 | Personal property , including motor cars , money and other valuables , are left on the Company 's premises at your own risk . |
| 22 | The great , distinguished people of the world do not know that these beggars can in the pride of their souls , look down on them as the unfortunate ones , who are left on the shore for their worldly uses , but whose life ever misses the touch of the lover 's arms . ’ |
| 23 | Before you are left on the island , you are allowed to choose some equipment : six necessities and two luxuries . |
| 24 | Make sure no saffron strands are left on the whisk . |
| 25 | Make sure no saffron strands are left on the whisk . |
| 26 | Mike Doogan , chairman of the town 's chamber of trade , said he was bitterly disappointed for those who had been left on the dole . |
| 27 | There was a photograph of the bedroom in which the bed appeared gargantuan , with a great carved wooden headboard and foot , neatly made , although somebody 's sunglasses had been left on the patchwork quilt . |
| 28 | The tray had been left on the edge of a table . |
| 29 | At last , in an effort to bring her mind back to an even keel , she went to the office , where she discovered a pile of farm accounts had been left on the desk . |
| 30 | It had been left on the bar : Please give this to Mr Sam Pascoe . ’ |