Example sentences of "when all i [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Dealing with Francis 's belongings had been a useful excuse , when all I had really wanted was to meet with Leon Kennedy , arrange a conclusive deal . |
| 2 | Indeed , once I was congratulated by a local town councillor in Holyhead for having such sensible ideas , when all I had done was repeat , at irregular intervals , fragments of what had emerged from the councillor 's own monologue . |
| 3 | You know , when all I 've ever known is plus is this way , negative this way , it 's either that way or that way , you know . |
| 4 | ‘ It was terrible having to be seen as a human being when all I wanted to do was be a bean . ’ |
| 5 | He practically had me signed up for the European Monetary System when all I wanted was to touch him for a gold moidore . |
| 6 | ‘ He ca n't hold my grandmother 's misguided behaviour against me when all I want is to be part of the family , to know I belong . ’ |
| 7 | It would be madness for me to refuse you through hurt pride when all I want to do is be with you , as I have just found out . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ I 'm just tired and cross at being coerced like this when all I want to do is — ’ |
| 9 | Then Miguel said in a strangled sort of voice , ‘ When all I want to do is get blind drunk , I have to play the host . |
| 10 | ‘ Do you seriously think I 'd let you touch me , when all I feel for you is loathing ? |