Example sentences of "[modal v] [vb infin] [verb] i [prep] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I 'm very sorry , ’ said Breeze sedately , ‘ that you should have seen me in that cowardly moment . ’ |
| 2 | ‘ And if you are too tired to write you must come to see me in any case , and then I shall know you are safe . |
| 3 | You could have prepared me for this — ’ |
| 4 | You know they could have shot me for that . |
| 5 | For all she knows , the social services could have given me to another family . |
| 6 | Once you became head of the department , you could have pulled me off this job at any time . |
| 7 | She 'd have turned me into another of her tasteless folk stories , I expect ! |
| 8 | Once upon a time , thought Lydia , when I was in love with him , he would 've socked me for that . |
| 9 | Many genuine cases would have been put aside , delayed and not arranged in time — If the hon. Member for Oldham , West would like to challenge me on that — |
| 10 | I 've been cooped up with my work , but I 'm sure my security staff would have notified me of any unexpected guests . ’ |
| 11 | ‘ I should think Dane will enjoy embracing me in this outfit , do n't you ? ’ |