Example sentences of "[adj] say to [pron] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Perhaps some hon. Members will be quite content to say to their constituents that they understand their problems and sympathise , but that there is nothing that they can do about them as the matter is out of their hands . |
| 2 | It is impossible to say to what extent Cézanne was aware of the fact that he was doing this , and in the process breaking the laws of scientific linear perspective , but it seems likely that it was part of a natural desire to emphasize the two-dimensional aspect of the canvas while continuing to explain the nature of objects and also insisting on their solidity by modelling them as fully as possible . |
| 3 | Knowing He would remove the sin barrier on the Cross at Calvary , Jesus was able to say to His disciples ‘ I am the way , the truth and the life : no man cometh unto the Father but by me . ’ |
| 4 | Yes , we 're in competition and we want to be able to say to our members do n't go to that trade union because they will put you all in one lump , go to this one because we 've got sections , because we look at our members with individual needs and please support this motion . |
| 5 | While driving my car I am able to say to my passengers that I am about to turn right before I have actually done so . |
| 6 | Similarly a blind social worker commented : ‘ I 'm able to say to my clients , ‘ I 'll help you , but there are certain ways in which you are going to have to help me ’ , and the client does n't feel totally taken over or totally worthless . ’ |
| 7 | What and how much you feel able to say to your lover about safer sex depends on the degree of control you have over your relationship . |
| 8 | It is not , for instance , possible to say to what extent the differences in construction relate to their function . |
| 9 | ‘ We would be ready to say to our friends : ‘ Put the sanctions programme on hold because it appears there is a commitment here which we can accept … ’ |