Example sentences of "[pers pn] [modal v] say [conj] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I may say that despite my reputation of being trigger-happy where libel writs are concerned , I restrained him by all sorts of expedients . |
| 2 | And we 've not had I I must say that over the years I might have had two cases perhaps when there 's been a query with regard to that in terms of packing . |
| 3 | Erm I must say that on the clothing scene , because I did criticize it in my earlier statements , er that when I was so young I thought it was so frumpy and I was so pleased when I was married and got my own income that , you know , I could go elsewhere and choose something . |
| 4 | ‘ I must say that from all reports he seems to know his business . ’ |
| 5 | I feel I must say that in my view there is no such need to use such an unwise tool . |
| 6 | ‘ I should say that about sums it up , ’ she said drily , and turned her attention back to her patient , leaving explanations to the others . |
| 7 | Erm , so finally I should say that above all we are very pleased to see you , we 're delighted to have you here . |
| 8 | Now we never set up questions on the show — we 'll discuss areas that we might go into , but we never say , ‘ You say this to me , and then I 'll say that to you ’ , it just does n't work like that . |
| 9 | Mind you , he paid , I 'll say that for him , but it might just as well have been her — the money was thrown down the drain all the same ! " |
| 10 | I could say that in spite of ties of affection I have been lonely all my life . |
| 11 | The stripy away shirts are dead good , and I 'd say that on the backs of the fans , they outnumbered the white hooped jobs by about 10 to 1 . |
| 12 | I dare say that for surgeons , operations are like buses at a bus depot . |
| 13 | I would say that to we should give you a bit of freedom in terms of price , therefore I think we should er allow you to spend up to say five thousand pounds ? |
| 14 | Finally I I would say that to erm Mike I think the amendment that is now before us which we are supporting goes considerably further than the original federative option . |
| 15 | But I would say that for recording I 'd use the passive sound ; it 's warmer , more mellow , and would sound good — although I 'd still prefer to gig with the Vester . |
| 16 | I would say that on reception is the one that probably needs more support let her down all the rest of it . |
| 17 | I would say that between the ages of 12 and 25 , he was the big-shot . |
| 18 | ‘ Mr Stevens , I may not have been a housekeeper for long , but I would say that in the time I have been , my abilities have attracted some very generous remarks . ’ |
| 19 | Finally , I would say that in a show of sixty-four artists it is astonishing that there are only five women . |
| 20 | Erm I would say that in the past the loyalist paramilitaries , apart from the obvious thing which was easy going out just and killing catholics as they 've been doing recently . |
| 21 | I would totally agree with that conclusion and I would say that in the York situation , you should choose the one that is closer to York than is farthest out . |
| 22 | And I would say that in this respect , too , there is another point in the Act that each child now must be related in some way to what is called a responsible person . |
| 23 | And so , judged from my standpoint , erm which is that of other ancient and distinguished editions , I would say that in this respect he did ultimately fail , but failed in the most lovable , eloquent and memorable manner . |
| 24 | ‘ Well , I would say that after a rotten beginning I 've had a good life — That 's not very helpful , is it ? ’ |
| 25 | I would say that after consulting the |
| 26 | I would say that plus qualities there 's a good network . |
| 27 | ‘ But I would say that underneath it all Diana is a survivor and she will do anything to survive . |
| 28 | I shall say that outside the House if there is anyone who is worried about privilege . |
| 29 | I I ca n't comment on on comments that you are referencing , however I will say that in Maryland er we displaced an incumbent vendor who had been there a long time , er that vendor was a bit upset as you might imagine with being displaced as a vendor , and in Maryland we had a situation that kind of evolved into the same kind of political row you would expect when a company loses a long time business . |
| 30 | I think I can say that during my career most of the things I 've decided ought to be done , I 've got done , but I 've done them in very different ways to other people and sometimes I 've been criticised for not going out and grabbing the headlines . |