Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pron] [prep] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This can insulate them from considering it in more political terms . |
| 2 | You can congratulate them on getting into the problem so quickly , discuss the flaw , come to a mutual agreement about definitions or regulations , or dictate further instructions as needed . |
| 3 | Do you want me to done to you ? |
| 4 | But this does not disqualify them from using the word , any more than the English who displaced the ancient Britons are disqualified from continuing to use the name ‘ Britain ’ ( no doubt to the irritation of their southern neighbours , the Bretons of Bretagne ) . |
| 5 | In practice , almost any useful algorithm incorporates aspects of both approaches , but for the moment , we shall explain them by emphasising their differences . |
| 6 | And can you pardon me for coming to such a conclusion as that in the last line of my verses ? |
| 7 | However , this subconsciously held conflict with his father in subsequent over identification with er led Wilson to be somewhat stubborn , perhaps even complicational as a , as you know , as presidency of the United States , which were , were often directed towards or often only minor details of his work , but he would n't he would n't actually range them towards say , any major . |
| 8 | Having read your article ( WW/May 91/p.484 ) on the Appalachian dulcimer , I would draw your readers ' attention to the following points , which might aid them in producing an effective musical instrument . |
| 9 | We called for some fish and chips to take back for all of us , but I was n't sure that I could eat them after seeing that documentary where they all had ulcers . |
| 10 | Judicial independence means that judges are not dependent on governments in ways which might influence them in coming to decisions in individual cases , though their promotion , like their appointment , is effectively in the hands of the Lord Chancellor with , nowadays , a measure of Prime Ministerial intervention . |
| 11 | Alternatively , they are matters together with those specifically mentioned below which would influence me against granting an injunction . |
| 12 | How should I prepare them for repainting ? |
| 13 | Did n't think nothing about leaving then ; got ‘ climatized , I suppose . |
| 14 | And if he lived on the other side of the world she would think nothing of flying to meet him , she said . |
| 15 | And he 's got all , do n't think nothing of getting to any trouble with it , you know . |
| 16 | Many candidates would think nothing of taking advantage of headhunters by accepting a free overseas trip and free entertainment such as drinks , lunch or dinner , whilst having no intention whatsoever of changing jobs . |
| 17 | They 'd think nothing of going into them . |
| 18 | As a bachelor it seemed slightly shocking to Rupert that a colleague , even though an anthropologist , should think nothing of abandoning his wife when she was ill . |
| 19 | He 'd think nothing of checking up on a fellow 's credentials . |
| 20 | In their present mood people would think nothing of mortgaging themselves for years ahead in order to acquire some trifling luxury like a jar of brandied peaches or a few leaves of tobacco . |
| 21 | ‘ The sort who would think nothing of putting their rubbish out on the side of the road , ’ as one observer noted , ‘ but who still feel very strongly indeed that there should be no goldmining here . |
| 22 | Do n't imagine you can flatter me by telling me I 'm not really a feminist , because I am , and I find your denials extremely insulting . ’ |
| 23 | She would occasionally reward Thatcherite newspapers , such as the Express , with a gracious , unrevealing interview ; on television , Sir Robin Day and Brian Walden would flatter her by pretending to be tough , and she would flatter them by pretending they were . |
| 24 | There were reports that senior ministers were insisting that if she failed to secure outright victory , she should consult them before deciding to carry on . |
| 25 | I venture to write and enquire if you would oblige me by calling at this Officer , at some time convenient to yourself : I am not at liberty to offer any further information at this juncture , but I think I may say that our meeting will be to your advantage . |
| 26 | ‘ For instance , we can fool someone into thinking it is bedtime when the sun is still shining outside . ’ |
| 27 | In spite of the fact that since the Clean Air Act of 1956 , pollution caused by smoke has been greatly reduced to the benefit of those who live in the cities , we must not fool ourselves into thinking that there is no longer any problem . |
| 28 | Well I think it , we should er congratulate ourselves in having the European Community as a piece of machinery inside which it 's possible to contain a power the size of Germany . |
| 29 | We should restrict ourselves to trying to understand , and then try to help them expand and develop what they want to say . |
| 30 | In the space of a few years , Zurich plans to complete its switch from selling standard products ( such as property , motor and accident insurance ) to anyone who will buy them to fashioning customised insurance packages for specific groups . |