Example sentences of "[modal v] i [verb] on [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | At times she is whimsical as on a visit by Princess Margaret to Jamaica in 1955 : ‘ May I go on record once and for all — I hate to bend the knee , except to God , and even then not too often . ’ |
| 2 | My Lord m may I add one further matter , er , My Lord may I say on behalf of the family er the that your Lordship 's comments will be very gratefully received er , neither Mr or Mrs , although they 've sought recognition for what they 've done for their daughter , they did it out of their fond love for her but nevertheless having such a and such comment from your Lordship will be very , very good . |
| 3 | Identify the problem , e.g. should I go on holiday to Australia to meet a friend — I do n't know if I can afford it ? |
| 4 | Could I ask on page seventeen about Blue Cross ? |
| 5 | ‘ But several days later he came straight out with it and asked me if I was on the Pill and would I go on holiday to Scotland with him . |
| 6 | Shortly afterwards I was telephoned by Morgan Phillips , the general secretary of the Labour Party , to say that Randolph had issued a writ for breach of copyright and was applying for an injunction that very afternoon , and would I act on behalf of the Labour Party ? |
| 7 | ‘ I will , ’ I said , ‘ but how will I get on board ? ’ |
| 8 | , can I go on flexitime ? |
| 9 | Can I start on Monday ? ’ |
| 10 | Can I conclude on Harrogate then and we adjourn for tea until three thirty . |
| 11 | Can I say on behalf of this body that we are genuinely sorry to see you go . |