Example sentences of "[pron] a big " in BNC.
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| 1 | Now , finally , a new order seems to be emerging , for which a big debt of gratitude is owed to Donovan Razor Ruddock and Britain 's Lennox Lewis for daring to have a face off for the chance to get a title shot . |
| 2 | And we need more policemen living in Barnard Castle , rather than travelling in from Darlington , which a big proportion of them do . |
| 3 | I , I said all they 've done is literally scaled it up to like instead of a door being that size its now like that right and the front porch instead of being that low now that high up double it , its a bigger home |
| 4 | its a big week for both Swindon and Oxford why … well a look at the first division table shows all |
| 5 | its a big and busy weekend for all sport … |
| 6 | It its a big task , em er the thing is that I think that that the first point of call is one is that we get the questionnaire out and see whether you know the one where can we can the questionnaires to all the neighbourhood watch is it , w w we prepare the questionnaire and we get on and send it out , right . |
| 7 | Its a big mistake when they let in , into that school , where did they used to go ? |
| 8 | it is a waste of time he , he said its a big con , so that 's how they work it now |
| 9 | ‘ He is no longer a baby , ’ Wilson told him , holding his hand for comfort , ‘ he will think himself a big boy . ’ |
| 10 | Co-star Adam Faith — himself a big success as a pop star in the Sixties — knows all about making it and warned her that TV fame would have its price . |
| 11 | A special boost for youngsters this year will be the appearance of decathlete Daley Thompson , himself a big tennis fan , who will be on hand to offer advice and training to youngsters in all of the 7 disciplines . |
| 12 | SLUGGER O'TOOLE did himself a big favour in reverting to his real name of Fidel Castro ! |
| 13 | It 's a very physically demanding business ; dancing is a wonderful way of keeping in training and also gives you a bigger scope in theatre these days . |
| 14 | This could then go to buy you a bigger pension , or a death benefit , or an earlier retirement date . |
| 15 | I 'll fetch you a bigger one . |
| 16 | It provides substantial life cover … and it can give you a big tax-free payout . |
| 17 | I think the Pack owe you a big thank-you , Jill , as well as your Earl . ’ |
| 18 | If you can share a job when all around are losing theirs , not only are you a big man , but an unselfish one . |
| 19 | Remind me to give you a big kiss some time . ’ |
| 20 | This great deal could net you a big first dividend if eight of your selections are score draws . |
| 21 | ‘ Besides , I wish to ask you a big favour . ’ |
| 22 | Right , now stand by because I 'm going to give you a big build up |
| 23 | Do you know , it 's a most peculiar thing , a number of people who said , erm , one of our really made me laugh , a couple of Friday 's ago , came and said to me , typical , Christ , he 's done you a big favour has n't he ? |
| 24 | tell , tell you a big number , what big number ? |
| 25 | And if the glass ball found at the barrow was the one missing from Vic 's set — in itself a big ‘ if ’ — how had it come to be left there ? |
| 26 | Mother says I must n't grow any more till she 's collected enough wool to knit me a bigger one . |
| 27 | When I was making my mind up about the new housing development I also looked into the possibility of putting some money into that project as well , to give me a bigger commitment in the area , which would help allay people 's fears about it all being a get-rich-quick scheme . |
| 28 | I stroked him , he gave me a big lick , and I could see relief sweep over him knowing I was n't going to hit him . ’ |
| 29 | I want to keep my new clothes on , so the old woman gives me a big paper carrier bag to put my mac and woolly hat in . |
| 30 | That gave me a big shock that did , and after that I used to move away if he came too close to me . |