Example sentences of "[pron] [vb mod] [verb] [pos pn] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 The roar of applause when it later rids itself of them may boost its popularity at a critical moment .
2 Everyone must urge their MP to tell the Secretary of State for Wales his strategy is wrong and must be changed ’ , said Dr Caldwell .
3 In a society where everyone must supplement their income in whatever way they can , you have to be very noble to renounce , even for love , a comfortable , clandestine source of income .
4 Nevertheless , this suggestion by Rees does contain one useful pointer : if managers are non-altruistic , controls on them must influence their pay in order to affect performance .
5 The sort of day everyone should have their wedding on .
6 Trudie Sheppard collected her prize from popstar Cliff Richard , who said everyone should follow her example .
7 Anxious that nothing should disturb her aunt , Alexandra had the hens moved to a small paddock the far side of the stables so that their greedy shouting for breakfast could not be heard in the house .
8 Even if their love were to die , nothing should disturb their friendship .
9 I may modify my behaviour to conform to the expectations of the group , and I will do so in a much shorter time than I would in a one-to-one relationship .
10 But then I may fuse my gun
11 I may change my mind . ’
12 More literally translated that verse runs like this : ‘ I may cover his face with the present that goes before my face ; and afterwards I shall see his face ; perhaps he will lift up my face . ’
13 ‘ Miss Kenton , I wonder if I may draw your attention to the fact that the bed linen for the upper floor will need to be ready by the day after tomorrow . ’
14 My conscience tells me that I owe it to God to be grateful to my father , who has spent his time unwearyingly upon my education , so that I may lighten his burden , look after myself and later on be able to support my sister …
15 that I may fear your name .
16 ‘ I hope I may trust your honour even that far ! ’ she shouted after him .
17 Treshnish ignored Lachlan , bowed to Eachuinn Odhar with respect and asked , ‘ Duart , will you tell me now where I may find my daughter , who handfasted with Lachlan Cattanach a year ago ?
18 And soon , when I 'm old enough — he has said that I may have his camera , and take pictures for myself .
19 ‘ Do you know , I 'm coming to the conclusion that the time is fast approaching when I may accept his proposal ?
20 ‘ If I may use your telephone , then I 'll ring my surgery and get someone to bring the vaccination cards in right now . ’
21 I ought to slap your face , ’ she grated .
22 ‘ Does this mean when I go upstairs to bed , I ought to reset my watch when I come down in the morning because it 's got out of step with the clocks downstairs ? ’
23 It broke my heart to leave , but my daughter said I ought to take my chance .
24 ‘ Why does everybody tell me I ought to watch my drinking when they 're all so busy watching it for me ?
25 I ought to call your bluff , ’ she muttered .
26 ‘ Do you think I ought to tell her husband ? ’
27 Suddenly he walked back to me and said I ought to avenge my father 's death and that he could help me .
28 ‘ Since you are Derek 's friends — or rather since you do n't care very much for his health and welfare I will not call you his friends but surely I ought to know your name ! ’
29 I do n't know whether I ought to have my hair permed this week but I could n't really afford it .
30 But , in a slightly weaker sense , someone may lose their autonomy if the opportunity for them to exercise their capacity to choose is removed .
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