Example sentences of "[vb past] they [modal v] [verb] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They found they could explain all the experimental data on neutral weak currents by assuming quantum mixing between the electromagnetic current and the neutral weak current . |
| 2 | For some time afterwards whenever a crisis occurred they would ask each other , ‘ What would Père Obein say ? ’ |
| 3 | Remember they used to used they used to get these , the farmers used to ask for these boxes because they made er hen 's nests , you know that type you know where they Oh they were good boxes . |
| 4 | ‘ She claimed they might have some bearing on Clare 's death . |
| 5 | Some people can ‘ feel ’ the presence nearby of massive objects ; even if blindfolded they would run little risk of walking into a wall . |
| 6 | Nigel figured they 'd take any old crap by a woman . |
| 7 | Fortunately , they decided they could bear each other 's company long enough for a farewell tour , starting next month , and also a valedictory album . |
| 8 | When Jonathan Malcolm and his girlfriend met they could have little idea of the trouble which lay in store . |
| 9 | The EABA did not want the British fighters eliminating other nations ’ boxers , so ruled they must meet each other first before the survivor boxes against other European nations . |
| 10 | When consulted on the alterations , the ladies considered that it was wiser to spend on greens and approaches but ‘ if on the clubhouse then for the caretaker ’ — i.e. a larger kitchen and scullery ’ , although they admitted they would like more basins and another w.c . |
| 11 | There was another boat not far ahead , going the same way , so that every lock was ‘ against ’ them , which meant they must empty each one before they could enter and must then fill it again . |
| 12 | Some part of her tried to convince her to make for the door , but she knew they would expect that . |
| 13 | I thought they would make that . |
| 14 | Pissing crap Sportsnight did nt have England highlights , so you thought they would give some coverage to the other ‘ UK ’ sides … nah . |
| 15 | But Elizabeth thought they would console each other , and ended with their marriage . |
| 16 | They thought they could do this first third this year , during the summer , over the summer months , if there was general agreement for the scheme . |
| 17 | finally got to Monica and we thought that was enough , so we just wrote Monica , we thought they 'd accept that and they did n't . |
| 18 | It was I who decided to remove our troops from the Gulf , because I thought they 'd become more of an irritant than a stabilising factor . |
| 19 | Hunt , an honourable man , said he thought they should race another day . |
| 20 | THE Football Association last night insisted they would block any moves to form an official British Super League or Cup . |
| 21 | And who did they used to export that for ? |
| 22 | Younger cohabiting men said they might have enough sex with their girlfriends , but would ideally like more sexual partners . |
| 23 | Focus groups said they would pay more taxes if the cost of the Federal machine was cut , and so Clinton announces with great fanfares a 25 per cent cut in White House staff . |
| 24 | About 44.9% of purchasers in 1991 said they would buy more software . |
| 25 | A spokesman for the FA said they would investigate any complaints , and added : ‘ We shall look at what happens closely before we say one way or the other whether this would be allowed or not . ’ |
| 26 | Local politicians from both main parties this week said they would resist any plans to merge Darlington and SouthWest Durham health authorities . |
| 27 | They said they would cut both babies ' throats and held a long kitchen knife to Salman 's throat , while Tanwaru was holding the child |
| 28 | They just said they would support any action the executive took you see . |
| 29 | Oh well , she said they 'd drop that one down . |
| 30 | Erm I ca n't remember who said they 'd sponsor those , but we 'll get them onto something else . |