Example sentences of "said [pron] [vb past] it [modal v] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I said I hoped it would n't involve him in being menaced by hoards of vengeful Hindu fundamentalists . |
| 2 | I said I thought it would be OK but I would phone him back if not . |
| 3 | ‘ Shall I get the doctor to come and see you ? ’ she asked , and was surprised when Betty said she thought it might be a good idea . |
| 4 | After three hours of talks yesterday , union conveners at the yard said they felt it would be fruitless to oppose the proposed voluntary severances . |
| 5 | More than 80 children came along on some days , and many people said they hoped it would become an annual event , she said . |
| 6 | One retail analyst said he believed it would make customers more likely to spend on food and gifts . |
| 7 | When questioned about selective internment , Mr Smyth said he believed it should go ahead and be even handed , involving both loyalist and republican terrorists . |
| 8 | Sometimes he said he knew it would happen one day . |
| 9 | Speaking of his intention to attend the funeral , he said he hoped it would send out a signal for peace and democracy in the region . |
| 10 | Yesterday , however , the firm resubmitted its application and its managing director , David Rurka , said he hoped it would encounter a changed attitude . |
| 11 | He said he realised it could be difficult for busy bar staff to tell the age of a mature girl who looked over 18 . |
| 12 | He asked whose side I was on , and when I told him I was strongly opposed to Bodyline he said he thought it would be better if I did not go on with it . |
| 13 | Wickham said he thought it would work very well . |
| 14 | Dorcas said he thought it would n't do any harm if we gave him a hand , sort of thing , ’ said the nome nervously . |
| 15 | ‘ That 's why the attendant said he supposed it would be all right for me to go in , ’ said Rachel . |