Example sentences of "[adv] i [modal v] say [pers pn] [vb base] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They will call us citizens but we will be something less , perhaps I should say they do call us citizens but we are something less . ’ |
| 2 | But but but if you write the formula down let's say let's say you get it all wrong and I say , What happens if you have an acid and an alkali ? and you say , Well I know they all give a salt so that 's a safe bet , so I 'll say they give a salt . |
| 3 | Now I can say I 've been mixing with both the noble and the notorious . |
| 4 | Why well I 'd say you know maybe not five times a year but . |
| 5 | And here , here am I , and then I 'll say you know of course I you know I 'm indebted to you because I realize that , you know , Anna-Marie is quite prepared to go out with other men if she wants |
| 6 | ‘ At least I can say I 've met her through Bertha , ’ he retorted . |