Example sentences of "[modal v] be pleased that " in BNC.
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| 1 | So , if you have done something in the past which you now regret and would do differently were the situation to repeat itself , you should be pleased that you have learned something vital and that your spirit , having dealt with that negative aspect , will not have to encounter it again . |
| 2 | Since you signed it 's been a little bit up and down , some goals conceded , not necessarily down to you , so you must be pleased that things have settled down a bit ? |
| 3 | She would be pleased that the orphans were having a Christmas in the bosom of a family , since Christmas is a time for families . |
| 4 | ‘ Selwyn will be pleased that you did , ’ he quipped |
| 5 | ‘ Members will be pleased that the Chancellor has not increased tax in this Budget , but will watch the impact of the tax increases proposed for 1994-95 and 1995-96 … we are pleased that tax on whisky is not to be raised , but perhaps the tax basis should be brought into line with tax on other alcoholic drinks , ’ said Andrew Moore , director of the chambers . |
| 6 | While BT can be pleased that it bought into McCaw at a much lower price than today 's going rate and that it will be difficult for other overseas companies to enter the US domestic market , it will be some time before its investment begins to yield a return . |