Example sentences of "and thought i would [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | " I 'm afraid I 'm in something of a hurry but I was just passing and thought I would call in on the off-chance . |
| 2 | Most people said I should get probation , but I was looking on the black side and thought I would get a sentence of three to five years . |
| 3 | I dreaded seeing him , and thought I 'd go out for the evening , but then I realized there was no point in that , it was only putting off the inevitable . |
| 4 | I hoped I 'd have a chance to call in on your aunt some time today , and thought I 'd ring from Downshurst to ask if it would be convenient . |
| 5 | I recognized Billy Tuckett from way back and thought I 'd save you guys some time by giving you his name . |
| 6 | For Travis called at Leith 's and Sebastian 's flat a few nights later — ‘ Just passing and thought I 'd pop in , ’ so he said , which fooled nobody . |
| 7 | As the two women shook hands Didi added , ‘ I heard voices and thought I 'd pop in to say hello . ’ |