Example sentences of "[noun prp] [conj] [modal v] [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was the Richard Branson that would throw anybody in a swimming-pool — literally and metaphorically — often forgetful of the cost , be it of a junior employee 's ruined wristwatch or an editor 's dignity ( the watch could be paid for afterwards : dignity was harder to repair ) ; the Richard Branson that , when playing wicket-keeper in a company cricket match , would tie cotton round the bails and then ‘ when the batsman has been in long enough ’ yank them off with a roar of laughter , all the more resounding for the look of fury on the fallguy 's face . |
| 2 | The models he works with may be shot by all the big name photographers , but it is the pictures that they do with Steven Meisel that will make them the icons of our times . |
| 3 | We are aware that you are currently residing in the United States and must inform you that it will be necessary for you to come to London and report to our offices with appropriate means of identification . |
| 4 | Nigel Worthington appears to have got over the disappointment of losing in last week 's FA Cup final replay to Arsenal and will play what is believed to be his 67th game of the season tomorrow . |
| 5 | THE BBC still has n't signed the contract with British Aerospace , Marconi and British Telecom that will seal its place aboard a satellite to broadcast TV signals and hi-fi sound direct into British homes from 1986 . |
| 6 | BELL Resources , 58 per cent owned by Alan Bond 's Bond Corporation , is running out of time to obtain money or assets from Bond that would save it from collapse , its chairman , Geoff Hill , said yesterday . |
| 7 | But our concern was to find a church in Scotland that would give us the love and teaching that our family needed . |
| 8 | so I would go for the recommended and hope by this version of Windows it knows about Amstrads and will sort it out . |
| 9 | It will focus on the social and political origins of the newly forming political and business elites in Eastern Europe with particular reference to Russia and will analyze their place in the system of political power . |
| 10 | I am trying to move forward the agreement with the Bank of Scotland and will keep you advised of progress . |
| 11 | The Guardian also says Shearer twisted an ankle avoiding a lunge from Carl Bradshaw on Sat and may miss their game with Pompey on Wednesday , I would n't mind him missing sundays game . |
| 12 | BITBURGER , one of Germany 's biggest brewers , has bought a second brewery in East Germany and may sell its jet-black beer in Britain in 1992 . |
| 13 | The move strengthens CRH 's retailing operations in the Netherlands and will lift its annual clay brick production in that country above 50 million . |
| 14 | A change in the tax rules affecting pensions was shortly followed by a job with the Department of Environment 's Property Services Agency , a post which carries him through to March and may see him stay until he is 70 . |
| 15 | The fourth stage was planned to take place in late March and will show what our position is after we have been off the air for some time . |
| 16 | Lewis plans to take a long break — in Britain — after first heading to Las Vegas to commentate for Sky TV on the November 13 title battle between reigning champion Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe that will decide his opponent next April . |
| 17 | Somebody well it was Magnus Bruce that used to drive it . |
| 18 | They represent Carpene Malvolti from the Veneto and can supply its delicious Prosecco di Conegliano , with its delicate lemony nose , and soft yeasty fruit , for £6.95 . |
| 19 | The Government has a majority in the Commons and can force its measures through relying on such factors as the " whip system " and party loyalty . |
| 20 | She runs Greener Gifts Ltd , from her home in Chipping Sodbury , near Bristol and will sell you 36 square feet of woodland for £25 . |
| 21 | Resolution 45/63 expressed concern at Israel 's continuing nuclear build-up and urged all states " not to co-operate with or give assistance to Israel that could enhance its nuclear weapons capability " . |
| 22 | ‘ I offer you a division of Lothian that ought to suit us both , ’ Thorfinn said . |
| 23 | You could n't call Tom Russell 's sister pretty , Belinda decided , but at the same time she knew that most men would be instantly attracted to Mrs Hamilton and would call her beautiful . |
| 24 | They are permanently based at the Apollo and must acquaint themselves with every scene change of each production . |
| 25 | Gower , who will be going to India as a commentator for BSkyB and could find himself being called up in case of injury , said : ‘ It 's a boost to one 's morale to know people care . ’ |
| 26 | Be shall mow with other tenants the meadow of Ersanyre and shall have his bundle of hay . |
| 27 | This is a drug which can be used to treat PCP and will prevent its recurrence . |
| 28 | ‘ Christ that used to give me the shits , ’ said the New Zealander . |
| 29 | ’ Because it contains material about the Ardakkeans that might stimulate your sense of humour . |
| 30 | Bowe , they say , who does impressions of Stevie Wonder , Bill Cosby and Ronald Reagan that could earn him a different sort of starring role on the Vegas Strip , has yet to prove that he 's more than a clever impersonator of a heavyweight champion . |