Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] i [verb] [pron] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Even president Clinton is learning that , even as a democrat he had a reputation of fiscal responsibility as a government , but I must admit I welcomed his present er proposals in that regard . |
| 2 | ‘ I must admit I find it hard to believe that you do n't have someone waiting for you . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ If I come with Cleo , you must allow me to draw my own circle of protection , ’ he said to the Dratslingers . |
| 4 | I must say I like your natural colour best . |
| 5 | I find it I find I must say I find it difficult to understand why you find it difficult to understand that they they chose that particular route . |
| 6 | I wondered if one evening you 'd like me to show you some of the things you can find . |
| 7 | They asked me to see if you 'd like me to bring you some . ’ |
| 8 | As the house is of the Georgian period , I was thinking of oak as a possibility , but I would be most grateful if you could let me know what other types of wood are suitable , either hardwood or softwood , including some of the foreign hardwoods that are now available . |
| 9 | I realise that before making any commitment you 'll want to take advice , but perhaps you could let me have your initial response ? ’ |
| 10 | Maybe you 'd let me rest my great face in the gentle bracket between the wings of your shoulderblades . |
| 11 | Speaking as the operation began , Mr Barnett thanked the person who gave permission for the donation : ‘ I know that Aisling , even if she does not survive , would want me to express my eternal gratitude to them for giving her the chance to live . ’ |
| 12 | ‘ You would have me give them that satisfaction too ? ’ |
| 13 | Then I began to foresee our mutual embarrassment if events should develop in such a way which would force me to reveal my professional identity . |
| 14 | My father would be willing to move with me and this of course would allow me to sell my present house . |
| 15 | My crew were never aware of my lapse and I am just as ashamed to tell this story today as I would had I told it 45 years ago . |
| 16 | You will help me to make it perfect ? ’ |
| 17 | ‘ I love you ’ , and before she can answer I hear my metallic other self respond , ‘ I love you . ’ |