Example sentences of "[noun prp] [modal v] [adv] [verb] a " in BNC.

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1 I think Roger 's Roger has , we might not like it but Roger may well have a point cos he does n't ha
2 and it 's a case of er if you 're talking to somebody about pension requirement it would be a case of Mr Prospect let's just have a look , let's imagine today is the last day that you 'll be working as a carpenter .
3 During a working visit to the Soviet Union on April 28-29 , de Maizière announced after talks with Soviet President Gorbachev that the latter continued to insist that " East Germany should not become a member of NATO , whereas our position is that this is possible if NATO develops a new strategy and structures " .
4 Ecuador may also send a proposal to the banks shortly .
5 If he refers it to the Court of Appeal , Courtney may well spend a proper period in jail .
6 It was recommended that the United States should not urge a definitive peace settlement with Japan at this time owing to the Soviet Union 's policy of militant communist expansion .
7 A Sowaidi should only marry a Sowaidi , a Mansoori should only marry a Mansoori .
8 For this reason , LEAs must always maintain a major stake in INSET and professional development , above all where heads are concerned .
9 Lewis bowled a few inswingers , and Malcolm sometimes got a sizzling short one on line , but with care there seemed no reason why Pakistan should not build a formidable score .
10 If Japan resigns from the IWC and refuses to catch whales sensibly the United States might conceivably impose a trade embargo .
11 When Flagstad could not manage a high C in the 1952 Furtwängler recording of Wagner 's Tristan und Isolde , Elisabeth Schwarzkopf sang it instead .
12 Not that , I 'm sure , India or Pakistan could n't put a mugging team in the next Olympics if they wanted to , but it was unusual .
13 Hari could just see a shape outlined against the uncovered glass , she had forgotten to put dad 's apron over the window .
14 Once rehearsals started it would become obvious that Therese could n't support a romantic juvenile lead like Sonja , and they would have to do something .
15 The main issue was the defence of Berwick town and port , without which King Edward could not risk a major advance into Scotland by land .
16 As Edward could hardly understand a word the man said either , that did not surprise him .
17 He knew that although Ulthuan could probably win a war in the bleak northern lands , the cost would be so high that the Elf realms would never recover .
18 There have been many doubts that Gazza could n't make a come-back at club level or even contemplate straddling the international scene again with the outrageous talent that made him a folk hero .
19 If the FA do act , then Wright could also face a fine , while if left to Arsenal the matter is likely to cost Wright two weeks wages — around £5,000 .
20 Bradford slowly got into the game and nearly took the lead when Mark Prudhoe could only parry a piledriver from Mike Duxbury , then punched the ball away from the onrushing Sean McCarthy .
21 Bradford slowly got into the game and nearly took the lead when Mark Prudhoe could only parry a piledriver from Mike Duxbury , then punched the ball away from the onrushing Sean McCarthy .
22 Forgetting all her questions , Molly could only feel a secret satisfaction .
23 Neil could n't imagine a more accommodating child nor , for most of the time , a more contented one .
24 To link Walker with skipper Tony Adams would also continue a partnership which has looked sound and secure in the last two England internationals .
25 Babcock felt MacArthur would probably approve a treaty clause calling for a re-examination of Japan 's security situation five or ten years after signature of the treaty .
26 Instinctively , she understood that Ceauşescu would not want a standard architect 's model made from cheap materials with only general hints at the building 's style and decoration .
27 And still David would not hear a word against his beloved stepfather .
28 UNTAC would also enforce a ceasefire and ensure that no military equipment , or forces , entered the country .
29 Jean would probably like a sewing-room-cum-spare-room , and might want to redecorate it completely .
30 Its primary spokesman suggested that guarantees could be given that Afghanistan would not become a base for foreign powers .
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