Example sentences of "[adj] that he [modal v] do " in BNC.
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| 1 | Asquith then made it clear that he would do nothing to assist the Conservatives . |
| 2 | ‘ Afraid that he would do something … well , something like he did do last week . ’ |
| 3 | C&P Commercial manager Philip Felcey presented the award and said it was particularly appropriate that he should do so . |
| 4 | Louis-Napoleon was now convinced that he must do something to remind Frenchmen of the existence of the Bonapartes . |
| 5 | The Minister ought to accept this group of amendments in principle on ethical grounds and I am sure that he will do so . |
| 6 | He promised in the Chamber that he did not want any volunteers to be turned away from offering their service , and I am sure that he will do his best to keep that promise . |
| 7 | I believe that the Secretary of State agrees with us about the importance of the future role of the Territorial Army , and I am sure that he will do all in his power to help us achieve that objective . |
| 8 | Then rest in his care for you , confident that he will do what is best for you , provided that you , for your part , work diligently but gently . |
| 9 | ( Gene Fowler on the book jacket of Beagle 1990 ) ( " This young poet and novelist dares do what is practically inconceivable that he should do in that social context . " ) |
| 10 | She 'd long dreamed of being desired by a man whose need was so overwhelming that he would do anything to be with her . |