Example sentences of "only [vb base] i [modal v] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sorry that 's er , only place I could grab you ! |
| 2 | It does n't bear thinking about , but I only hope I shall have learnt something from you in order to carry it on in some way or another . ’ |
| 3 | I only hope I can make it . ’ |
| 4 | As she was to tell one of her oldest friends : ‘ I only wish I 'd put my foot down with them years ago . ’ |
| 5 | Of course all this business must seem mysterious to you , and I only wish I could tell you … ’ |
| 6 | ‘ I only wish I could wave a wand and grant her wish , ’ said Santa . |
| 7 | I only wish I could do that . |
| 8 | I only wish I could mention everyone and everything that goes to make up the whole of Christian Aid and its spirit , but be assured that we do not forget any contribution or take anyone 's help for granted . |
| 9 | ‘ I know that , my darling and I only wish I could see more of you and the children . |
| 10 | I only wish I could say the same about your politicians . ’ |
| 11 | I only wish I could say the same of some other companies ! |
| 12 | I am sorry your life is so burdensome , I only wish I could help in some way . |
| 13 | He said , ‘ I only wish I could help you more . |
| 14 | I only wish I could have hit the third . ’ |
| 15 | I only wish I could have been with Mr Grant when he researched the feature . |
| 16 | you know I only wish I could have heard him |