Example sentences of "they [vb base] [pers pn] [pron] [vb mod] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And I said well if they fit him I 'll have them . |
| 2 | The furniture they want it somebody 'll want it done for no |
| 3 | They tell me they will send an estimate . |
| 4 | They tell me he 'll win the Derby . |
| 5 | Sir , If you please to send me a scarlet Cardinal [ a short red cloak ] , and let it be full yard long , and rather longer than a yard long , and let it be full , for it be for a large Woman , they tell me I may have a long one , and a handsome one , for 11s but I shou 'd not be willing to give more than 12s , but if you have any as long as that , either duffil or cloth , if it is cheaper , I shou 'd like it as well as , for I am not to give but 12s for it . |
| 6 | They tell me I must face up to my responsibilities , get my title out of hock to the moneylenders , and marry an heiress . ’ |
| 7 | Simon thought it sensible and practical ‘ which is more than can be said for most of their gimmicks , but ’ he warned her , ‘ if they like it they 'll take it over as their own . |
| 8 | They get them you can do sort of like |
| 9 | When they see it they 'll stop any development , ’ Nigel said , turning some knuckle-bones over in his hands . |