Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] [pron] at the [adj -est] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That will worry hon. Members on both sides of the House , and we should discuss it at the earliest opportunity . |
| 2 | Coming upon me as it did , however , in the midst of such a busy period , I could not afford to let it preoccupy me unduly , and I thus decided I should resolve it at the earliest opportunity . |
| 3 | ‘ Perhaps you could drop me at the nearest bus stop or railway station , ’ she added . |
| 4 | She was watching him so intently as he bit into it that he began to wonder if Smallfry was right to fear she would poison him at the slightest opportunity . |
| 5 | They would sell it at the best price they could get for it . |
| 6 | Although a car is really necessary to make the most of your stay , your hosts will meet you at the nearest railway stations and airports . |
| 7 | ‘ We have now proved that we can match anyone at the highest level of the sport . |