Example sentences of "should [vb infin] thought [that] [art] " in BNC.

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1 All in all she got herself in such a state that it was a distinct let-down when she was met by Mike Booker , the team manager , although why she should have thought that the reigning world champion would bother to come and meet a flight at Nice airport was a question she was n't too happy to answer .
2 I should have thought that the present requirement of the whole civilised world is relatively simple .
3 I should have thought that the hon. Lady would now recognise that the description that I gave was entirely apposite .
4 I should have thought that the hon. Gentleman would apologise to the House for the last Labour Government 's appalling record .
5 Much though my hon. Friend may dream about the days of beer and sandwiches , I should have thought that the Opposition were so besotted with Europe that it would have to be cafe and croissants , if that change ever came about .
6 I should have thought that the hon. Gentleman , who cares about these things , would welcome that .
7 I should have thought that the hon. Member for Islington , South and Finsbury , as much as my hon. Friends , would strongly support that .
8 Given the robust level of reserves that the board has enjoyed , and given that about £6.5 million of the reserves is being drawn down by the board to ensure a continuous and constant level of training , I should have thought that the board was exhibiting a responsible approach .
9 I do not know whether that is a serious matter , but given the right hon. Gentleman 's experience and standing , I should have thought that the Opposition Front Bench spokesmen would take careful notice of what he says .
10 I should have thought that the right hon. Member for Chingford , who believes , apparently , in freedom of choice in all matters , would have supported the right of freedom to choose independent legal advice .
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