Example sentences of "[vb base] [adv] that [pron] " in BNC.

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1 We instruct without formal RYA courses at Paxos , Porto Heli and Cannigione so that we do n't hinder the flexibility of these holidays too much .
2 It is not until later ( perhaps mid 30s ) that their domestic commitments change so that they can start to return to work .
3 Thus instead of following the traditional linear progression of the allegory — a development towards contemplation based on Jacob 's union with Rachel after his marriage to Leah — Hilton is more interested in emphasising the coexistence of the two wives : In his reference to another facet of the story , that concerning Jacob 's change of name to Israel , allegorised as a man seeing God , Hilton does suggest a progression in contemplation for his pupil saying that he will become Israel , that is , fully contemplative , in the next world , certainly , and possibly even in this if his circumstances change so that he is relieved of worldly responsibility altogether .
4 There seems general agreement that the mind does not work like a camera , faithfully recording everything in front of its lens , for apart from the discrimination of sensations and the filtering out of some of them , the information that is passed on undergoes considerable re-organisation and change so that there is always a discrepancy between the sensory input and what is perceived .
5 It seems to me that he ca n't be that unhappy because he 's currently managing twelve vacancies deliberately , in order to produce underspend so that he can re-surface his car park , maintain privileged restaurants for his erm , senior officers , chauffeur driven car for himself and build a new hangar for his helicopter .
6 The four legs and four rails that will make up the seat-jointing section are cut oversize so that they can be cut in half .
7 When I refer to ‘ large quantities ’ I mean only that they are large in comparison with the amount of other types of bait one would normally use , i.e. 1lb of tares represents many thousands of particles , whereas 1lb of groundbait is a small amount .
8 And if people mention obstructions I 'll make sure I find out exactly what they mean so that I can identify the threshold of the runway correctly .
9 They also avoid the division of parts , as if it were something of extreme difficulty , and forget altogether that it is by no means necessary to have all the voices singing all the time .
10 Should I express a taste for wine he would order half a bottle , or sometimes say outright that it was bad for me and I should drink lemonade .
11 I am sure that hon. Members have talked to constituents , many of them young women with children , who say bitterly that they feel trapped in their environment and dare not go out at night , even to have a cup of tea with a friend .
12 WHAT WE ‘ post ’ feminists need are more men like Tony who are prepared to stand up in their men 's self-help groups — instead of wasting space on the semen-stained women 's page — and acknowledge together that they are basically ‘ sacks of scum ’ .
13 Some hon. Members referred to the issue , but in the time available I say only that we all accept that second homes present a threat in parts of Wales .
14 I am conscious of the time , so I say only that it will be a sad day if the Government are allowed to change the legislation , not only for the miners and their communities or for those who , directly or indirectly , are involved in or seek employment in the industry , but for the whole of society .
15 Hurry so that your registration is successful .
16 One minute you say trustfully that he contains only soya meal and the next you suspect him of harbouring chunks of minced-up nameless anatomy .
17 When we are babies we cry so that our parents will pick us up and cuddle us .
18 ‘ I say merely that I know nothing of your late wife .
19 Does em does empirical evidence , well I think you probably say generally that there is some economic factors and there is some non economic factors , which of those two does er empirical evidence suggest is the main driving force behind migration ?
20 Say quickly that you believe .
21 Realise also that what you wear affects your efficiency .
22 In summary , our observations are consistent with the presence of at least one exon of the proto-oncogene ERG in the complex PCR probe and suggest also that we have trapped exons from one or more other genes .
23 And I suggest also that it is a very valuable discipline for the police to have to say to themselves when deciding policy matters , I wonder what they will think about this at the Council House .
24 ‘ All her former intimates say openly that she 's barmy , ’ he says .
25 If you find yourself changing your mind in the course of an answer , either cross out what you have written and start afresh , or , if there is no time for that , say frankly that you have changed your mind .
26 But I realise now that nobody is likely to give me another contract , ever again .
27 I realise now that we were trying to find an interest for ourselves and had done the classic thing of looking for it in a new environment which actually involved more adjustment and less ease than if we had stayed where we were .
28 In the years that I have had to research my Bombing Years lectures I realise now that we never really got to grips with the German defences until the latter stages of the war .
29 Being wise after the event , I realise now that what I should have done was to ask the jury to retire so that a formula could have been discussed and agreed upon , which would have disposed of the matter satisfactorily .
30 I realise now that she did n't have the qualities of insight and gentleness and the warmth she would need to be the companion of a country doctor . ’
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