Example sentences of "[verb] [to-vb] that [pers pn] [verb] [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The support of the press was seen as being vital and every manager was expected to ensure that he had his local newspapers on his side , but even this was not enough . |
| 2 | It was when he tried to move that he found his robe was caught on some obstruction . |
| 3 | Grumble as they might about the Masai 's unbudging attachment to their traditional ways , many administrators , particularly in the later years , came to see that it had its advantages . |
| 4 | I THOUGHT Joe Hyam would like to know that we changed our menu four months ago to the fixed-price system . |
| 5 | I would like to propose that we send our best wishes and congratulations to Trevor to mark that marvellous achievement . |
| 6 | Evert added : ‘ I 'm not going to say that I stake my life on the fact that I 'm never going to play another tournament . |
| 7 | ‘ I 'm not going to say that I stake my life on the fact that I 'm never going to play another tournament . |
| 8 | I should like to say that I recognized his genius . |
| 9 | But martial arts historians tend to believe that it has its origins almost 5,000 years ago . |
| 10 | Unfortunately for the Patent Office , the advertising agency failed to ensure that it had its facts right — and the Patent Office did not check the agency 's new advertisement . |
| 11 | But he 's a bit petulant with Lonnie , who aims to see that he keeps his date at Hilton Head Island . |
| 12 | You may be dissatisfied with your reflection in the mirror but you do have to admit that it has its good points ! |
| 13 | Not content with claiming that I ended up in jail , many people have been led to believe that I murdered my wife , who , I can state categorically , is still living in Selly Oak , Birmingham . |
| 14 | Even the Scottish National party has been forced to acknowledge that it hitched its colours to a vote loser . |
| 15 | Your filter mat has been heat bonded to ensure that it retains its shape and that loose fibres do n't slip through to jam powerheads . |
| 16 | They are , of course , allowed to say that they enjoy their work , but it is presumed that such enjoyment is shared by any good worker . |
| 17 | No , I do n't think it 's the same Islam , it is just how you want to go about it erm in Kuwait , and I do n't want to say that we prefer our Islam more than what the Saudis do . |
| 18 | I am simply trying to suggest that we do our best to ensure they report it accurately . |
| 19 | Our meeting with the ACPO representative did not bring about any change in this position , and we had to admit that we shared their concern for road safety . |
| 20 | He was born Femão de Magalhães , and the Portuguese — ‘ he is ours ’ , they insist — rarely care to acknowledge that he renounced his citizenship after a row , pledged his allegiance to King Charles I — later to become the Emperor Charles V — and was given a new name : Hernando de Magallanes . |
| 21 | They need to know that you appreciate their efforts , your task is to spread irresistible enthusiasm . |
| 22 | You just have to hope that they put our wing in early otherwise there 'll be no hot water left . |
| 23 | And I have to say that we give our commitment very quickly and we would like to think that people also give erm their commitment . |
| 24 | Summarize to show that you understand their contribution . |
| 25 | A certain amount of rivalry and competition is natural , but all children need to feel that they have their own special talents and that they are not always being measured against brothers or sisters and found wanting . |