Example sentences of "i [modal v] [adv] be of " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I may not be of your persuasion but tonight I have been persuaded that the world is reaching a turning-point in its history and that the ancient biblical promise to your people is about to be redeemed . |
| 2 | ‘ I may yet be of some temporary use to my Chapter if I can be salvaged . |
| 3 | Sorry I could n't be of more help . |
| 4 | I could only be of help . ’ |
| 5 | Are you sure I ca n't be of assistance ? ’ |
| 6 | ‘ Sorry I ca n't be of more help . |
| 7 | ‘ I 'm afraid I ca n't be of much help , ’ Meredith said . |
| 8 | ‘ And of course , ’ he continued blandly to the committee , ‘ if I can then be of assistance , I should be delighted . ’ |