Example sentences of "[modal v] give i great " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ It would give me great pleasure . ’ |
| 2 | ‘ I would , gladly , if I knew ; it would appear to be the quickest way of getting rid of you , and that , Mr Whoever-you-are , would give me great pleasure . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ He was beastly to me on Saturday night , and it would give me great pleasure to tell him I was right all along . |
| 4 | Item five erm I 'm also pleased to say that er Chris was the only person nominated to be Honorary Treasurer and it would give me great pleasure er to propose that he be elected Honorary Treasurer and may I have a seconder for that proposal please . |
| 5 | ‘ It would give me great pleasure , my dear child . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ It would give me great pleasure , too . ’ |
| 7 | If I am able to offer a small flicker of light , that will give me great joy ! |
| 8 | ‘ I feel sure you 'll understand that it will give me great satisfaction to entertain your niece 's young cousin . |