Example sentences of "[verb] how [adv] [pron] [modal v] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The allied commanders must also consider how long they can continue the air campaign without wearing out their airmen . |
| 2 | Nobody could possibly offer a definite answer to this and say how long it may take to fully overcome anxiety and stress problems . |
| 3 | Your neighbour really likes the tree and wants to know how much it would take to compensate you to leave the tree at its current size . |
| 4 | Teachers and librarians need to know how long it will take for the teacher or librarian and pupils to learn how to use the program . |
| 5 | She had forgotten how fast he could move — he must have been off Chalon in seconds — but as soon as he hauled her to her feet Isabel began to struggle , swinging her free arm up . |
| 6 | Had she really been so innocent that she 'd forgotten how passionately he could kiss ? |
| 7 | None of the four had met Morse yet , and did n't know how strongly he would have disapproved of their beverage . |
| 8 | Yeah , I do n't know how well they 'd get offended if we |
| 9 | I do n't know how well we will do it , but it wo n't be for the want of trying . ’ |
| 10 | ‘ Do they know how fast you can run ? ’ |
| 11 | I do n't know how else we should do it , ’ and had gone off to prepare their evening meal . |
| 12 | We do n't know how soon we 'll hit fresh water . |
| 13 | I do n't know how far we 'd get but er it 's worth looking at . |
| 14 | Second , how do they know how far they can go ? |
| 15 | certainly going much further than they did , do n't quite know how far you would go |
| 16 | ‘ You did n't know how hard I can work , did you ? |
| 17 | I do n't know how quickly I can get into town . ’ |
| 18 | Open bridging is needed when you have n't yet signed a contract for the sale of your current home and so you do n't know how long you 'll need the bridging loan . |
| 19 | ‘ I do n't know how long I 'll last here with Mr Morris as general manager . ’ |
| 20 | Celia said quietly : ‘ I do n't know how long I can stick it here . ’ |
| 21 | I do n't know how long I can keep that up , ’ said Fenella . |
| 22 | But he did not know how long he would have to wait to do so . |
| 23 | In fact , he was able to take the morning coach to Holborn and walk the brief distance to Clerkenwell , but the fare troubled him and he did not know how long he could afford to pay it . |
| 24 | Now almost a year since he died , they 're receiving some money , but do n't know how long it 'll last . |
| 25 | He said you were gon na give him something but you did n't know how long , long it 'll last when I was in the kitchen you said I 'll put this on but I do n't know how long it 'll last no |
| 26 | Do n't know how long it 'll keep it up , but the forecast says ‘ no change ’ . |
| 27 | I do n't know how long it 'll take to get there . ’ |
| 28 | She did n't know how long it would take for someone with a gun to get into position to fire at her , so she took another deep breath , and threw herself away from the buoy , cutting under the surface as she headed for the opening . |
| 29 | We do n't know how long it will last but we 're convinced it wo n't just be a flash in the pan |
| 30 | Not having ever had an injury like this before I do n't know how long it will take to heal . |