Example sentences of "[pers pn] [vb infin] a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is justly ironic that the Government , which refused to control the industry and protect the environment , has also refused to help them conduct a price-fixing operation . |
| 2 | They know about science from television and from their school teacher , and any other source of information to them is really beneficial to let them make a sensible decision . |
| 3 | But before I do this , let me make a philosophical point . |
| 4 | President Bush defended his administration 's cautious response , saying he had seen no facts since Tuesday which ‘ would have made me make a different decision ’ . |
| 5 | The way the police deal with them is brutal violence — making them swallow a complete glue bag , torturing them , burning out their eyes , cutting out their tongues and their ears . |
| 6 | Let me describe a possible scenario . |
| 7 | While you are finding that , could I make a general request of the counsels . |
| 8 | Could I make a constructive suggestion in this context of board salaries or remunerations or compensation packages or bonuses I 'm saying that in a slightly tongue in cheek way because I believe that the majority of shareholders do n't understand the differences between these concepts , as you gentlemen evidently do . |
| 9 | ‘ All that I have done today has gone amiss ’ , he says ( II , 17 ) ; ‘ Since we passed through the Argonath my choices have gone amiss ’ ( II , 28 ) ; ‘ And now may I make a right choice , and change the evil fate of this unhappy day ! ’ |
| 10 | May I make a relevant point please ? |
| 11 | So shall I make a fresh cup of tea ? |
| 12 | Can I make a special request ? |
| 13 | ‘ In no case did I make a formal approach to the top management of any of the firms to get approval or support for the research . |
| 14 | Did I want a new hobby , to knit for my family , or to make money ? |
| 15 | but in , no it 's not red , it 'll , I think it 's military police , erm , that 's how she can do it with er , erm a maroon beret , because she said to me did I want a peaked cap ? and I said no the , the er , erm maroon beret , so it shows its the parachute regiment |
| 16 | Did I want a three-course dinner ? |
| 17 | I think the book is really well written and it 's that needed to be I do n't know , do I need a black pen , man . |
| 18 | Is there a software fix for mouse.com or do I need a serial mouse ? |
| 19 | Thank God I 'm fully recovered , but I feel I need a fresh look to make a new start . ’ |
| 20 | Many caterers however , still ask the question , ‘ Why do I need a commercial microwave when cheaper domestic ovens are available ? ’ |
| 21 | Having been blessed with a cold mother , did I seek a cold wife ? |
| 22 | ‘ Shall I send a written copy up to your of office , dottore ? ’ |
| 23 | ‘ Shall I send a written copy up to your office dottore ? ’ |
| 24 | Well I 'm delighted to see so many of you have taken the trouble to come and join us today for yet another annual public meeting and in welcoming you can I give a particular welcome to our new chairman Mike Betts , thank him very much indeed for joining us . |
| 25 | Please may I borrow a rubber sir . |
| 26 | With them could I keep a Red-tailed Shark , Sucking Loach or Longnosed Loach , perhaps using a breeding net ? |
| 27 | ‘ Do I detect a faint reservation in your attitude towards Doreen ? ’ she asked , watching him closely and wondering if he would confide in her . |
| 28 | ‘ Do I detect a tiny note of jealousy ? |
| 29 | Do I detect a wistful note when you mention the ‘ respectable ’ aspect of this relationship ? |
| 30 | ‘ Do I detect a wistful note in your voice ? |