Example sentences of "i [adv] like [v-ing] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Rubbish , I just like getting my own way . |
| 2 | And I just liked reading it so much that I thought you 'd like to read it too . |
| 3 | And I was n't cold — I just liked wearing my anorak because I was fond of it and felt comfortable in it . |
| 4 | Not that I had any particular reason for watching him ; I just liked doing it . |
| 5 | The blackbird was just starting up — I always like hearing him . |
| 6 | I derive untold pleasure from looking at buildings , but not just as objects which please the eye , nor just as works of art , as you would look at pictures in a gallery ; I also like imagining who commissioned them , who built them , what sort of person first lingered on their balcony or opened their casement window . |
| 7 | She 's a good athlete and I really like watching her , probably because she 's so young and such a good player . |
| 8 | I quite like doing it because of the funny taste on my fingers . |
| 9 | Trouble was , I just could n't hold the sheep properly — but then I have to admit I never liked doing it . |
| 10 | ‘ I ne'er liked telling it that way , like a fairy tale ; but he 's allus been that strong-willed … ’ |