Example sentences of "[that] he [modal v] become a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Emerging in his mind was the thought that he might become a writer . |
| 2 | He had become interested in the culture of the place as he ventured out and made new friends , youngsters in the industry who talked nothing else but films and stars , and was suddenly struck with the notion that he might become an actor . |
| 3 | Julian Clary squashing speculation that he might become an MP |
| 4 | Amis joined the popular front of rising protest and who , in those days of rebellious literary figures , could have imagined that he would become a knight ? |
| 5 | After all , it was expected that he would become a priest , like James . |
| 6 | The idea that he should become a director came from Edwards . |
| 7 | Green was greatly encouraged by West 's suggestion that he should become an artist himself , and soon after going back to Manchester began taking painting lessons . |
| 8 | Gradually , however , he realized that he could become a detective investigating his own past and that what he gleaned might have a bearing on the present . |
| 9 | There is a danger that he could become a joke with the other members . |
| 10 | Members and friends of the Society continually pray for his beatification , that he will become a saint for the Society , a saint for the POOR ! |