Example sentences of "i be [adj] i [vb mod] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He said after his release : ‘ I am delighted I can now start a new phase in my life . ’ |
| 2 | But if I am honest I would like to have been born perhaps six or seven years later . |
| 3 | I do not believe they do exist in stillwaters , for I am sure I would have found some evidence of the layer theory during the time I have been catching hundreds of stillwater bream . |
| 4 | I am sure I would have gone to the Crusades and done my bit , although that might just have been the racist in me or my natural desire to loot . |
| 5 | Indeed , I am sure I would because I believe I 'm falling in love with you . |
| 6 | Even if I try getting out of bed on the other side tomorrow morning , I am sure I would feel the same way . |
| 7 | ‘ Good God , if I weathered poor Isabel 's friendship , I am sure I may weather yours ! ’ |
| 8 | I ca n't give myself the great happiness of promising to be yours — because I am sure I ought not to ! ’ |
| 9 | ‘ Awaking after a short sleep , he said to his mother , ‘ I was never sure I should die before ; but now I am sure I shall die , and go to heaven . ’ , |
| 10 | I am sure I shall be able to bring up … ’ she nearly said ‘ John 's child ’ and then altered it to ‘ the child , without further assistance . ’ |
| 11 | ‘ These good people have been to an enormous amount of trouble on my behalf , and I am sure I shall be quite unable to do justice to their generous provision . ’ |
| 12 | When I back there I am sure I will have changed to a certain extent and I hope it will have helped to develop my managerial skills . ’ |
| 13 | ‘ I really have enjoyed my time with BNFL and I am sure I will miss everyone , ’ he said . |
| 14 | And as she attended the first parade of the Princess of Wales 's Royal Regiment , she joked : ‘ It has to be said that for a 31-year-old woman to have 2,500 men under her command is quite a feat but I am sure I will rise to the occasion . ’ |
| 15 | And as she attended the first parade of the Princess of Wales 's Royal Regiment , she joked : ‘ It has to be said that for a 31-year-old woman to have 2,500 men under her command is quite a feat but I am sure I will rise to the occasion . ’ |
| 16 | I am sure I can rely on you both to carry out my instructions — my wishes . |
| 17 | ‘ It gave me something that I am sure I can put back into the local community , ’ he said . |
| 18 | I am sure I can do it . |
| 19 | I have spent most of my career in two specific areas and therefore I am sure I can be forgiven for saying a special thank you and farewell to Inroads and an extra special thank you and goodbye to Roadcare . |
| 20 | " I am sure I can cook the steak , " she said . |
| 21 | ‘ I know there was speculation that my career was over , but at 29 I am sure I can play in the 1995 World Cup . ’ |
| 22 | With a companion I am sure I could have doubled the catch . |
| 23 | ‘ I am sure I could have done it better . |
| 24 | ‘ There are many things I am sure I could say , Mr Thabane , ’ I said . |
| 25 | I am sure I could sting this town 's senile pensioners for a couple of quid , by selling them the old tea hut as firewood . |
| 26 | I am sure I could smell the sea . |
| 27 | ‘ I am sure I could have finished my career at Ayresome Park . |
| 28 | Furthermore , I think there is a problem for Christians today in thinking in terms of this non-gendered cosmic Christ which forms the key to her Christology ( and I am sure I should have thought this at the time when I counted myself a Christian ) . |
| 29 | I am certain I can . |
| 30 | While the coach waits for a satisfactory fitness test , Steadman , already out of tomorrow 's game with Wakefield , said : ‘ I hope to be ready for a reserve game on Saturday or possibly Monday 's game at Hull but I am confident I will be fit before Wembley . |