Example sentences of "the [adj] [noun pl] [verb] they [modal v] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In reply the Namibian authorities stated they could not grant a licence as the islands were South African territory , thus indirectly providing the information required ! |
| 2 | Beaten 16 times in the last 17 years over the 4 mile Putney to Mortlake course and virtually written off by the bookies , the Light Blues insist they can turn the tide . |
| 3 | Yet even the cooperative farmers say they 'll now support the strike . |
| 4 | People who come to see the Chiltern Brothers knew they 'd get a real show . |
| 5 | Moss says he has negotiated with the unnamed firms to ensure they wo n't be duplicating each others ' efforts . |
| 6 | Moss says he has negotiated with the unnamed firms to ensure they wo n't be duplicating each others ' efforts . |
| 7 | The eastern states claimed they could not afford to dispose of the chemicals , which would require incineration , and were originally given until the end of 1992 to use them up . |
| 8 | The trendy logos mean they can sell in shops for up to £50 apiece ; but looks can be deceptive . |
| 9 | And overhead , where the borrowed memories said they would be , scanners searched her . |
| 10 | THE small clubs fear they will ultimately be cut off and thrown on the scrap heap if the FA ploughs its own furrow . |
| 11 | The other Andeans say they will go on with free trade without Ecuador , if need be . |
| 12 | The Portuguese officials said they would hear the appeal on 18 October and confirmed the appeal only involved the fine and not the ban , which actually took effect at the Spanish Grand Prix last Sunday . |
| 13 | The voluntary bodies complained they would be forced to incur unreasonable costs preparing their case for Parliament if the bill was to be withdrawn yet again . |
| 14 | The paternalistic Tillers knew they would be at risk so William was taken on to carry out these arrangements . |