Example sentences of "[pers pn] [vb mod] [vb infin] [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 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 .
3 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 .
4 But then I may fuse my gun
5 I may change my mind . ’
6 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 . ’
7 ‘ 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 . ’
8 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 …
9 that I may fear your name .
10 ‘ I hope I may trust your honour even that far ! ’ she shouted after him .
11 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 ?
12 And soon , when I 'm old enough — he has said that I may have his camera , and take pictures for myself .
13 ‘ Do you know , I 'm coming to the conclusion that the time is fast approaching when I may accept his proposal ?
14 ‘ If I may use your telephone , then I 'll ring my surgery and get someone to bring the vaccination cards in right now . ’
15 Giles is a longstanding me I must finish my speech
16 I must wash my hair .
17 PAMELA : I must tell your ladyship I scorn your words and am as much married as your ladyship .
18 ‘ I 'll do as you say , young master , ’ he said , looking up at the young boy on the quayside , ‘ But I must tell your father about this . ’
19 Perhaps we will refer later to the blatant dishonesty — I am sorry , I must watch my language ; let us say something bordering on the dishonest — of the suggestion that we can have a banding system which avoids for ever the problem of revaluation .
20 That being so , I must watch my step and keep my ears pinned back .
21 I must hold my hand up and say that their goal was down to me .
22 I became very conscious that I must cover my chest .
23 These commitments were constantly distracting him from what he called " my real , philosophical task , to which , if necessary , I must sacrifice my career " .
24 I must express my disgust at the Cats Protection League Darlington blacklisting Coundon .
25 Excuse me , I must lift my cane and give my chaplain a good thwack across the knuckles .
26 ‘ If I must collect their newspaper , I 'll do it my own way ’
27 I must collect my gear and check out of the hotel …
28 Nonetheless I must stand my ground and restate that not only did it happen then , but it is getting worse !
29 And I began to feel it heavy upon me , that I must do her will . ’
30 " Well , " said Death , with a mouth full of cookie , " I must do my job by noon . "
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