Example sentences of "[adj] and [vb mod] [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I 've argued that for twenty years , now suddenly overnight it 's become unfashionable and let's make it clear why it 's become unfashionable . |
| 2 | And however , easy it may be physically , a labour like this is emotionally very demanding and can leave you feeling shocked and drained . |
| 3 | For both these reasons , there is a high likelihood that with advancing years wives will be widowed and will find themselves living alone . |
| 4 | It 's forty years old and will set you back five and a half thousand pounds — but for that you can be sure no-one will dare cut you up on the motorway . |
| 5 | Dodds is Scotland 's second leading scorer behind Ally McCoist and Roker manager Malcolm Crosby said : ‘ I 'm very interested and would take him tomorrow if I could . |
| 6 | Conservatives will be embarrassed and will find it difficult to defend increases in civil service salaries . |
| 7 | These dogs are absolutely fearless and will tackle anything from a weasel to a fox without a second thought . |
| 8 | Today the problem is different since our ‘ subjects ’ are literate and can challenge our results . |
| 9 | They say she is very clever and will keep my house well . |
| 10 | The documentation is comprehensive and should help you master the more technical aspects of the program . |
| 11 | The youth may want to buy a motor bike , but his mother wants him to purchase an old car because she thinks bikes are dangerous and will get him into bad company . |
| 12 | Midland may at its discretion change these Terms and Conditions , give notice of variation in such a manner as it considers appropriate and may vary its charges and interest rates by general notice in branches . |
| 13 | It says here do n't put it likely to be very insecure and may misinterpret what reaction . |
| 14 | It is a wonderful comfort to know that Jesus has entered into our dying and will deliver us from it . |
| 15 | Tsetse flies find the breath of cows equally enticing and can smell it from many kilometres away . |
| 16 | The Oberland 's owners are exceptionally friendly and will do everything to make your stay in this traditionally built hotel an enjoyable one . |
| 17 | Brian and Brenda Thompson , who previously ran a restaurant , are cheery and friendly and will help you make the most of your stay . |
| 18 | By the third year , the young orang is much more venturesome and will leave its mother for short spells , especially if it meets other youngsters who are willing to play . |
| 19 | We must train staff to teach as effectively as possible and should encourage them to see this as an important part of their job . |
| 20 | I daresay you find this strange and may think I am ungrateful when after all I have been given the chance to set up for myself which is not given to many of our station but it is a surprise to me too . |
| 21 | But the fear that nagged MI6 's mind was that the Russians had captured Crabb alive and might produce him to tell the full story . |
| 22 | But he warned : ‘ The present limits are extremely tight and will present us with problems in maintaining the quality of services . ’ |
| 23 | Once you begin , it 's highly addictive and will keep you happy all summer long . |
| 24 | When interest rates are low , the endowment loan becomes more cost effective and may allow you to pay it off early . |
| 25 | ( 4 ) You may use the premises for the sole purpose of … ( 5 ) You will keep the premises clean and tidy and will leave them in no worse condition than that in which they are at the date of this letter and free from rubbish . |
| 26 | One might remark that the working-class child considered it redundant to constantly refer to the presence of a picture since he knew that the researcher was present and could see it for himself . |
| 27 | But most of the dogs were unhappy and would bark themselves hoarse . |
| 28 | And these views were very encouraging and will help us plan our programme into the nineties . |
| 29 | Ted felt this field would be very useful and would enable him to extend his holding just sufficient to give him in his words , ‘ that bit extra ’ . |
| 30 | Because the subject is practically useful and will stand you in good stead when you set out on your chosen career . |