Example sentences of "[noun sg] but [pron] hope " in BNC.

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1 ‘ This death is a tragedy but I hope it may be a turning point on the estate , ’ he said .
2 Insp Jaggs said : ‘ It is still subject to negotiations with the magistrates courts committee but we hope to still have use of the cells on a normal court day — Thursdays . ’
3 That 's how serious we are and although Mr er has to give his little laugh but I hope that he is just as much serious er particularly now that the political realities are that we will have a way forward , of not only supporting the delivery and management of community education services in that particular area but a clear focus has now been given , hopefully after this amendment er has been carried to the education authority .
4 That applies equally to those in the private sector and to those who are now in the public sector but who hope to make some kind of management-employee buy-out .
5 At the end of two days you say well fine but it 's not for me I ca n't do anything about that when you walk out the room but I hope my objective is to convince you that here is something that like lots of other people in time I can it 's a very very useful system .
6 ‘ We think the explosion has caused about £15,000 to £20,000 worth of damage but we hope to re-open for business on Friday or Saturday . ’
7 Judgments were given by each of the five members of the court but I hope I will be forgiven for concentrating on that of Dixon J. The depth of the research and the penetrating nature of his analysis of the relevant equitable principles are , I think , sufficient justification .
8 He added : ‘ We will be prepared for Bonfire night but we hope that no one needs us . ’
9 We know that this is only a small proportion of the people who are unemployed in this area but we hope we have made their Christmas a little bit more enjoyable .
10 Stoddards AFC finished up in Division Three of the Paisley and District League but they hope to work harder to boost their rating .
11 ‘ We have a very demanding crowd but I hope people feel that it is money well spent , ’ added Brady , who feels that the recent events have been too frantic to risk Slater against Dundee United today .
12 ‘ There will be some more repeats in the New Year but I hope it will not be too evident , ’ he added .
13 I know that I could suffer in that way but I hope I will be able to cope , ’ she added .
14 ‘ It 's against all the odds if it is a villa but I hope you 're right . ’
15 The scientists at Wallingford know they 'll never be able to tame the sea but they hope their new wave basin will help them find ways of making its effects less destructive .
16 He might be able to make a decent cup of coffee but I hope for her sake that he is good at washing up afterwards too .
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