Example sentences of "if [pers pn] might [verb] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | If I might make a suggestion — shut up and sit down . |
| 2 | If I might interpose a personal remark here ( not perhaps too inaptly , given the circumstances ! ) |
| 3 | ‘ If I might say a few words , Headmaster , on that , ’ put in Glenda Grower ( History , French and World Religions if absolutely pressed ) . |
| 4 | I wonder if I might have a word with your son . ’ |
| 5 | SIR — I wonder if I might add a recommendation of my own to George Walden 's perceptive comments on alleged bias in television ( article , April 13 ) . |
| 6 | She felt tired and wondered if she might manage a couple of hours ' sleep before the train reached London . |
| 7 | ‘ I have written to Mrs Ogilvy and enquired of her if Gigia might , for a consideration , and everything being arranged for her , if she might accept a travelling companion . ’ |
| 8 | And whereas you can see if you might have A type behaviour sort of lower down , , you think if you really want to rise , you 're going to have to cope . |
| 9 | Here was her chance to find out exactly what the police were up to — it sounded as if they might have a new lead . |
| 10 | But if it might stop a massacre … ’ |
| 11 | For a second it looked as if he might make a stab at it , but then he saw John Wakeham , looking a little crestfallen , coming out in front of him , while behind John Patten , Tony Newton , Michael Portillo and Sir Patrick Mayhew were about to swing through Downing Street gates . |
| 12 | A friend treated her to a pukkah drinks-dispensing butler who asked if he might make a personal remark before teetering off into the small hours . |
| 13 | The Padre had asked the Collector if he might preach a sermon . |
| 14 | It certainly sounds as if he might have a peptic ulcer — especially as the pain is eased by milk . |
| 15 | He wondered if he might take a walk before the others were up . |