Example sentences of "[pron] [modal v] [be] behind " in BNC.
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| 1 | If half the things I 've done became public , I might be behind bars now . |
| 2 | It was , ‘ If you guys want to do it , you can do it ; whatever you decide to do I 'll be behind you , but I do n't want to push you either way because you 're individuals . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ One you are quite capable of carrying , Alice , ’ Félix said , ‘ and I shall be behind you if you have any problems . |
| 4 | I am at her mercy at the moment though I keep her and pay her well and might look with justice for harder work from her , but when I am over my lying-in I will be behind her you can be sure . |
| 5 | It is not the intention in this paper to examine critically the rhetoric and ideology which may be behind the government 's inclusion of these principles within its legislation . |
| 6 | Mr Chavan did not say who might be behind the alleged conspiracy , but such statements are usually aimed at Pakistan , predominantly-Hindu India 's Islamic neighbour . |
| 7 | Mr Chavan did not say who might be behind the alleged conspiracy , but such statements are usually aimed at Pakistan , predominantly-Hindu India 's Islamic neighbour . |
| 8 | Not so long ago the Labour was singing the praises of the trade union movement , especially the G M B , yet , only last night on T V a Shadow Minister , David said the G M B were wrong in what they were doing , they should be behind John Smith . |
| 9 | Your chums in the Treasury the Secret Service they could be behind you . |
| 10 | He may be behind you or opposite , on the other side of the road . |
| 11 | But he must be behind what happened . |
| 12 | Colin French walked out of court this afternoon — flanked by police for his own protection — but in less than a month he could be behind bars . |
| 13 | I might have known he 'd be behind it . ’ |
| 14 | When she came through the door , he 'd be behind it . |
| 15 | What can be behind this shy pixie 's door ? |