Example sentences of "[conj] [adv] you " in BNC.
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| 1 | Or rather you 're stuck with a lot less than you could have . |
| 2 | I am very reluctant to go so far when we — or rather you — could be so near a better resolution . |
| 3 | Or rather you did violently , but I judged you too hastily and I am not angry now . |
| 4 | ‘ You do know a Jo , Carol , ’ said ‘ You brought her up here once , or rather you got her to drive you here in that big flash Jaguar . |
| 5 | BUT , no matter how quickly or slowly you absorb alcohol , it does n't take long before all the alcohol you 've drunk is absorbed . |
| 6 | Your mind became numbed to everything about human beings except that they pressed close around you all the time , that they slept above or below you , that you could never turn your head without seeing some evidence of their closeness — their clothes or their books or their photographs — that they made it impossible for you ever to be alone . |
| 7 | Or perhaps you have a good relationship with your financial backers ? |
| 8 | Or perhaps you did n't get the habit ? |
| 9 | Or perhaps you did n't get the habit ? |
| 10 | Once you have a few names , ask for estimates , but be sure to explain exactly what you want when it comes to details not included on the plans , such as the pattern of Artex on the ceiling , or the style of the doors , or perhaps you 'd like hardwood stairs . |
| 11 | Dear Boy , It must be very difficult for you sometimes I expect not having anyone and having to do all the shopping and cooking for yourself I know that when I was working I certainly could not have managed on my own , coming home tired and then making dinner your own dinner and then going upstairs to do some more work , what sort of life is that , though I know all about that because of course I did do that for three years almost , and I know how much happier I was when I knew there was someone waiting for me and having the dinner ready and keeping the house clean and all those things , or perhaps you people do n't think those things are important . |
| 12 | Or perhaps you started to work out in the gym round the corner from the office . |
| 13 | ‘ Or perhaps you 'd rather finish the book and then come ? ’ |
| 14 | Or perhaps you 've found that you can not make a square turn to the right like those you find so easy to the left . |
| 15 | Or perhaps you want to have more fun , and laugh more ? |
| 16 | Even if you 're feeling sick or perhaps you just are n't thirsty or hungry after London , it 's still wise to put a little back into that body of yours . |
| 17 | Or perhaps you will feel better by two o'clock ? ’ |
| 18 | Or perhaps you secretly hoped Rocky would get knocked out before he made any sequels . |
| 19 | ‘ Or perhaps you would like me to inveigle her out of her self-imposed purdah and come up here instead of you going down to Four Winds . ’ |
| 20 | Maybe you need to track down an old kitchen manufacturer , or perhaps you 've just signed a contract to get rid of a high-pressure salesman , and are worried because there does n't appear to be a get-out clause . |
| 21 | Matching fringes give a rich finish or perhaps you could add a very heavy tassel to each of the corners to weight them . |
| 22 | Or perhaps you do n't remember ? ’ |
| 23 | Why not visit the Amphitheatre and watch one of the exciting International Shows or perhaps you will find something else to do — there is so much going on from Fashion Shows to Jazz Festivals . |
| 24 | Maybe you have visited Amsterdam and want to venture further afield , or perhaps you prefer to stay outside the city and just visit Amsterdam for a day excursion . |
| 25 | Or perhaps you wanted to hold on to one for sentimental reasons ? ’ |
| 26 | Or perhaps you 're going to wash your hands of the whole business ? |
| 27 | Or perhaps you 've an idea that you might worm your way into my affections , is that it ? |
| 28 | Or perhaps you have friends in my bank , eh ? ’ |
| 29 | Now ladies , I do n't mind if you do n't cleanse properly or perhaps you do n't even tone but the moisturizer is the most important , from my point of view . |
| 30 | Or perhaps you do n't need to . |