Example sentences of "you [vb mod] [prep] least [be] [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | With half an eye you may at least be able to detect the general direction of a predator 's movement , even if you ca n't focus a clear image . |
2 | ‘ You must at least be elegant in defeat ! ’ |
3 | If we could find a good home , you would at least be warm . ’ |
4 | If , rather than face unemployment , you would at least be prepared to consider staying on with a reduced salary or a lower level of seniority , you should make that clear . |
5 | But doing your homework properly you will at least be able to make sure that the odds are in your favour . ’ |
6 | The chances are of course that you will not have time go into so much detail , but you can use different headlines to highlight specific aspects of the story , and if you are aware of the requirements of each type of magazine you will at least be able to include back-up material which is relevant to their subject and readership and to follow up with ideas for more in-depth coverage . |
7 | If early on you learn phrases like " I am learning your language " , " I have only been here a short time " , " I did n't understand what you said " , and " Please repeat it more slowly " , you will at least be able to make a sensible response to anything said to you . |
8 | You will at least be able to group together those substitution items which have the same tone patterns , and that will give you material to practise . |
9 | You will at least be able to test the strength of the case against you . |