Example sentences of "and [vb base] the big [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That was the boy 's job , not a very pleasant one too because he had to — one of the hardest jobs I reckon , and the least paid — he had to cook the food and coil the big rope which was a nasty job , especially in the summer when the jelly-fish were about ; they used to sting the hands and he 'd get a rash between his fingers . ’ |
| 2 | As she set up her tables and put the big kettle on to boil , she made a point of taking Annie aside . |
| 3 | But now , in the light of David Bowie 's recent solo record deal , we must put aside such frivolity and pop the big question . |
| 4 | Locate the offices of Arthur Kobold Publications by twelve noon and win the big cash pay out . ’ |
| 5 | They provide the bulk of the expertise , and carry the biggest amount of responsibility , in respect of these aspects of the marketing mix . |
| 6 | I 'd go there myself and pull the big alarm bell that 's on the roof ! ’ |
| 7 | ‘ This could be my chance to beat her and take the biggest money prize on the women 's circuit , ’ said Jackman . |
| 8 | Visits to Dunfermline became holy days , later corrupted to holidays , and the town would have resembled a teeming holiday camp , says Mr Putter , with bed and breakfast the biggest industry . |
| 9 | An agency is undoubtedly the forum where you will gain the best all-round experience in your career , and have the biggest chance of rising to the top in the advertising business . |