Example sentences of "i be [adj] [conj] it [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But , he added , ‘ I am delighted that it has stood the test of time and that its few critics have at least remained silent . |
| 2 | I am delighted that it has now decided to co-operate with the Government and solve a problem that I brought the regional affairs committee of the European Parliament over to look at 14 years ago . |
| 3 | That is critical and I am delighted that it has found its way into the treaty with powerful German support . |
| 4 | Hibernia is a complex , challenging and difficult contract , and I am delighted that it has restarted and we look forward to making a significant contribution to this major international project . |
| 5 | I am intrigued if it does n't like wind rock , how it manages to survive on the drove roads over the downs that where Gerard . |
| 6 | When I think about it I 'm not sure it makes any important difference how you imagine he looks , I mean who am I to say whether this Boy you are seeing has blonde hair or dark ; but I am sure that it does matter what he means to you . |
| 7 | I am sure when it opens in May 1992 , golfers will appreciate its outstanding beauty . |
| 8 | I am confident that it contributed more than anything else to my recovery . |
| 9 | Fifteen Para , which has its headquarters in my constituency , was being marched to oblivion until public opinion brought itself to bear on the Ministry , and I am grateful that it has taken a step backwards , but we still do not know what size that step is . |
| 10 | I am sorry that it has taken longer to respond to your recent telephone call than I had expected , but I have now examined all the papers relating to this matter and have re-visited Captains Road . |
| 11 | I am sorry if it means opposing the official candidate , but I would vote for Frank Field . ’ |
| 12 | ‘ I am sorry if it seems I have tricked you , my dear Watson . |
| 13 | It is not intended to be and I am sorry if it appears so . |
| 14 | ‘ We have had our differences and I am sorry if it has caused offence . ’ |
| 15 | That was the attitude of those hon. Members when they were obscure Back Benchers and I am convinced that it remains their attitude now that they are Ministers at the very heart of the Government . |
| 16 | Amendment of the Irish constitution is , of course , a matter for the Republic , but I am glad that it continues to be an issue that could be tackled in fresh political talks . |
| 17 | Adopting that approach to the facts and circumstances of the present application I am satisfied that it raises a question deserving a fuller investigation , and , if that investigation were to favour [ the foster mother ] , that it might reasonably be held on the substantive hearing that it would be in the interests of the children ( or one or more of them ) for a ‘ residence order ’ to be made . |
| 18 | I am afraid that it has not been a success and that has certainly not been for want of effort from him but I think we just have to write that one off . |
| 19 | I am hopeful that it does not impinge upon the game 's great amateur status — I leave that sort of thing to the likes of Naas Botha and David Campese . |
| 20 | That is a very considerable prize but it has been painful to achieve and I am unsurprised that it has caused some disruption . |
| 21 | ‘ I 'm sad that it folded , but it 's come at a good time , ’ she tells me . |
| 22 | It 's a par three and I 'm assured that it measures more than the hundred and forty yards required for us to be par three . |
| 23 | And erm you know er sometimes I 'm sorry that it 's come to this because like this family er they made a bomb out of it we 're not saying that we 're not denying them that at all . |
| 24 | I 'm sorry that it 's taken so long . |
| 25 | ‘ Well , I 'm sorry if it does n't meet with your approval , Mr Denner , ’ she snapped icily , ‘ but we ca n't all afford brand-new Range Rovers ! ’ |
| 26 | ‘ I 'm sorry if it embarrassed you … ’ |
| 27 | I 'm sorry if it upsets you , but I assure you I 'm suffering for it . ’ |
| 28 | I 'm sorry if it makes you uncomfortable . ’ |
| 29 | ‘ I 'm sorry if it did n't provide a job for you , ’ he said , relieved , and looked round for Amanda , who had used the surface tension of the moment to walk away . |
| 30 | I 'm sorry if it seems almost unnatural . |