Example sentences of "[modal v] be [verb] [that] i [vb base] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For example , by the third sub-maxim of Manner ( " be brief " ) , wherever I avoid some simple expression in favour of some more complex paraphrase , it may be assumed that I do not do so wantonly , but because the details are somehow relevant to the present enterprise . |
| 2 | To sneer would be to imply that I do n't care about you , Caroline . |
| 3 | When I develop that thesis it will be seen that I agree with McDowell as to the intrinsic attractiveness or repulsiveness of value qualities . |
| 4 | It will be seen that I have to arrive at figures in respect of damages in this case under a number of heads . |
| 5 | It will be noticed that I refer only to those cases where the patient , or someone on his behalf , has made his view known . |
| 6 | ‘ Look not so dismayed , I pray you — or it will be construed that I have made some unwelcome proposal . ’ |
| 7 | However , my hon. Friend can be assured that I have listened attentively to what he has said and his points will be considered carefully before a decision is made on whether the application should be called in . |