Example sentences of "[det] [n mass] [modal v] [vb infin] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Generally available at 30cm , this fish can reach a length of over one metre . |
| 2 | H. P. Some people would get a bottle of beer — we 'd had a lot of fellows come out of the army and they were fond of their drink and there 's no doubt that they could get it . |
| 3 | And while some people might use a sunscreen abroad , over 40 per cent of those who often suffered sunburn did n't use anything when holidaying in the UK despite the recent hot summers . |
| 4 | We live in a hi-tech society , so why is it few people can pass a fountain or a well without dropping in a coin ? |
| 5 | Each month this series will suggest a planting plan for one section of our jigsaw . |
| 6 | But such people will want a smoother-running , cleaner , tidier Greece than the one tourists find now . |
| 7 | A big bream should be weighed immediately it is caught , for these fish can lose a lot of weight in a short time in a keepnet or keepsack . |
| 8 | These fish will form a shoal with the golden varieties and will stay just under the water surface . |
| 9 | And these people will pay a rent for it and they will pay all the proper taxes and they will be effectively staying with the rules which are imposed on other people . |
| 10 | Several people can examine a preparation at the same time . |
| 11 | Example 139 shows three-part counterpoint at the octave using the same ‘ O ’ series in each part : However , as repetitions of the same series can produce a lack of note-variety , it is usual to employ varied forms of a series ( derived forms or transpositions ) . |
| 12 | There is no need to worry , though , as most fish can survive a fortnight without being fed . |
| 13 | My view was that most people would prefer a pension that was theirs by right rather than being dependent on the decisions of government . |
| 14 | Try and eh , I shall , probably get it even better , mind , most people would have a shot at those two I think |
| 15 | I mean , most people can use a saw , ca n't they ? |