Example sentences of "[adv] [modal v] [pers pn] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If practitioners can become aware of and able to understand and transcend these complicated messages from research , however , not only may they become more confident in reflecting on their knowledge when making such judgements , they may also become more confident in discussing these complexities and difficulties with both other professionals and the wider public , thus enhancing social understanding of the day-to-day realities of work in this area . |
| 2 | In the former of these circumstances the old county histories may be searched to considerable effect , for not only may they describe the church as it then was , but give further clues as to where data may be found . |
| 3 | Not only may she give birth to as many as nine babies at a time , but she may have as many as seventeen litters in a breeding season and she is thus capable of producing a hundred and fifty young a year . |
| 4 | Not only may she offer him her full support , she may say he is unassailable . |
| 5 | So let's it hear it this morning for Allan Lamb . |
| 6 | The long hot days of summer are with us again — or they were at the time of writing , and long may they continue . |
| 7 | ‘ Long may they stay that way . ’ |
| 8 | Meanwhile the flags keep on defiantly flying — and long may they do so . |
| 9 | If all TECs are as helpful and supportive as Bradford , then long may they flourish . |
| 10 | LONG MAY SHE REIGN ! |
| 11 | ‘ Long may she stay there … heh-heh-heh . |
| 12 | Spain is the last country of discrimination ; long may she retain this priceless gift . ’ |
| 13 | Long may he continue to do so . |
| 14 | Long may he continue . |
| 15 | Long may he remain to provide an exemplar . |
| 16 | It belongs to the beloved Leader 's comrades , that stout-hearted and fearless pair of white knights , the decorated killers , the implacable , the irresistible duo , ’ Franco dropped his voice till almost inaudible , ‘ Dumini , Volpi , famed for the elimination of their country 's enemies abroad , and for their service in the nation 's gangs — and gaols — and not least , for their closeness to the beloved , glorious — Long may he live ! — Leader of the people . ’ |
| 17 | Long may you continue . ’ |
| 18 | She picked up her bag , ‘ And I do n't want your charity either , keep your house , long may you enjoy the fruits of my father 's labour . ’ |
| 19 | Long may you fight , Sir , who fearless and eager |
| 20 | ‘ And long may I remain so . ’ |
| 21 | He added : ‘ We have not reached in this country the situation where you are guilty by birth — and long may it remain so . ’ |
| 22 | Long may it remain so . |
| 23 | The traditional bookseller remains the core of the publisher 's business , and long may it remain so . ’ |
| 24 | Long may it remain so . |
| 25 | Long may it last . |
| 26 | And long may it last . |
| 27 | Long may it go on — for the sake of the fox ! |
| 28 | Kevin is in charge of the shirt because he is playing so well and long may it continue . |
| 29 | Long may it continue to inspire all fellow artists . |
| 30 | Long may it continue to prosper and be recognised as a successful , hard working and happy mill — and one with which our customers enjoy dealing . |