Example sentences of "[vb base] i [verb] [prep] [be] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Like I have to be sure of him .
2 We 've talked about this so often : you know I want to be supportive , but I also have to do my job properly .
3 Also taking that view was Dr Tony Andrews of the Royal Veterinary College in London , who said : ‘ I know I have to be careful in what I say but in my view , the management in many herds as far as feeding regimes are concerned is little better than controlled starvation . ’
4 ‘ You understand I have to be careful , ’ replied the Bookman .
5 yes , oh yes , and erm , going back to somebody asked me earlier , erm , about how it , I feel I have to be able to write about , just about anything , erm , and so if I was given commission to write about any one thing I would have to put myself in a position to , to be able to do it .
6 Until the police arrive I need to be alone . ’
7 Though I can run this machine half speed I have to be meticulous with the timing .
8 Where do you come from , Miss Telford — or do I appear to be inquisitive ? ’
9 ‘ What do I need to be good in the morning for , Mom ?
10 ‘ What have I got to be unhappy about ? ’
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