Example sentences of "[vb past] that it be their " in BNC.
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| 1 | That he could do this without awakening the slightest resentment ill the boys was a sign that they recognised that it was their work that mattered to Basil , and in no way his self-importance , which , to a quite remarkable degree he did not have . |
| 2 | Belinda wondered how on earth they were going to get it up the stairs and through the house , but she sensibly decided that it was their concern , not hers , and anyway the bedroom needed to be vacuumed first . |
| 3 | The group issued a statement which said that in view of the adverse publicity accorded to a vocal minority they felt that it was their duty in the interests of democracy and employment in the area to state that there is a silent majority in favour of the proposed Raybestos development . |
| 4 | The Committee felt that it was their duty to state that in their opinion , before the whole building was completely furnished and every necessary article provided , the total deficiency would not amount to less than £1,000 ‘ Many opulent individuals of the County have hitherto withheld their contributions ; but application by letter has been made to them all ; and no doubt can be entertained by your Committee of their ultimate assistance and support . |
| 5 | So so so I say that first because we have in the past had people who felt worried by this attitude , they felt you know that they really they were people who perhaps had a background in the National Trust and who really felt that it was their job to say , oh no do n't touch that . |
| 6 | When the West Country clothiers ' advocate William Temple wanted in 1739 to point to the advantages of the weavers , he stressed that it was their family earnings which lifted them above the condition of the farm worker . |
| 7 | While Billy was at the bar ordering another round , Yanto told the girls about the motorbike and explained that it was their first outing on the machine . |