Example sentences of "that it [modal v] [verb] they [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Among the birds , body-armour is absent for the obvious reason that it would make them too heavy to fly . |
| 2 | Satisfied that it would bring them exactly down to the point he wanted on the starboard side of Lord Jim , he asked — " How do you feel about your husband ? " |
| 3 | The question was designed to establish the level of public concern over this development , so there were no positive suggestions , but the low concern rate for most of the problems posed suggested that the majority of people were not worried about this prospect , nor that it would trouble them personally , socially or financially to any great extent . |
| 4 | Meanwhile , the unruly people of Rome , currently opposed to the Pope , suggested that it would suit them better to confirm the imperial crown upon Barbarossa . |
| 5 | Misunderstanding and lack of trust — People do not understand its implications and perceive that it might cost them more than they will gain . |
| 6 | ‘ Not that it 'd hold them very long , ’ he said . |