Example sentences of "i understand the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mr Churchill : Do I understand the Right Honourable Gentleman to say " Rubbish " ? |
| 2 | I understand the Campaign for Real Ale Limited may change the amount only after giving me prior notice . |
| 3 | I understand the definition of a bar is somewhere used principally for the consumption of alcoholic beverages . |
| 4 | Shell , 42 , said : ‘ It is an historical event and I understand the significance of it , but the main thing is I know who I am and I 'm proud of it . |
| 5 | In so far as I understand the logic here , heterosexual sodomy is surrogate homosexuality and homosexual sodomy is surrogate heterosexuality — or rather surrogate heterosexual incestuous genital intercourse . |
| 6 | ‘ I understand the doctor wanted you to have a sleep if you could , Mr Morgan ‘ ’ Catherine Crane said briskly . |
| 7 | SIR — Being 18 , able-bodied and a keen sportswoman , I understand the satisfaction and pleasure that sport can bring , and consequently feel empathy for those with physical disabilities who wish to gain the same satisfaction and recognition from their chosen sports . |
| 8 | Tony Ward , spokesman for the British Athletics Federation , said after yesterday 's decision : ‘ I understand the testing procedures were incorrect . |
| 9 | I understand the England coach , Dick Best , who was in Hong Kong with the Barbarians , will take charge of the England operation . |
| 10 | I understand the Gulf Trust 's anxiety , but I think they have not really focused on this case or heard the reasonableness of advanced payments . ’ |
| 11 | I understand the gearbox is designed to run at a temperature of 95°C , so would it not be prudent to use the heavier oil ? |
| 12 | I understand the facility fee for our filming will be 75 and I would be most grateful if you could send me an invoice in due course . |
| 13 | Being a photographer I understand how photographers can manipulate a situation ; I understand the game . |
| 14 | You say someone such as myself , but I am as far as I understand the housekeeper of this house , while your father is the under-butler . ’ |
| 15 | I understand the Great White Chief wants to see me . ’ |
| 16 | Can I just say on this subject that while I understand the arguments on both sides of the fence , remember that for every successful composer there are hundreds who are not , and their cause is not helped by someone taping their album for a friend . |
| 17 | I 'm not even sure I understand the character . |
| 18 | ‘ I understand the boss and his secretary are playing house ’ |
| 19 | I understand the Football Association are monitoring his outburts closely and could be forced to act if they continue . |
| 20 | In that direction I understand the Indians , Pakistanis and Sri Lankans have offered a total of about £1 million more to help pay for cricket in developing countries . |
| 21 | In that direction I understand the Indians , Pakistanis and Sri Lankans have offered a total of about £1 million more to help pay for cricket in developing countries . |
| 22 | ‘ I hit people on the chin with perfect counters because I understand the game . |
| 23 | I understand the FA will vigorously contest the claim which will extend beyond the end of the season . |
| 24 | Yet with cash up front the main priority among the cricket world 's developing nations , I understand the TCCB may try a new tactic . |
| 25 | But the ability to produce such phrases does not constitute communicative competence in so far as I understand the concept ( Widdowson 1978 , 1979 , 1983 , 1984a , 1989 ) , or as discussed in , for example , Canale and Swain 1980 , and Bachman 1990 . |
| 26 | ‘ I understand the restraints and difficulties that confront them , ’ he said . |
| 27 | I understand the mood but if some of them are disgruntled they are entitled to call an EGM . |
| 28 | ROBBIE REGAN , the new European flyweight champion , is considering giving up his British 8st title because of the lack of real challengers , Dai Gardiner , his manager , explained : ‘ I understand the Board of Control are nominating Francis Ampofo of London and Scotsman James Drummond as contenders . |
| 29 | Chelsea 's out-of-favour Dave Beasant is another target , although I understand the London club would be reluctant to let the keeper go to Boundary Park on a temporary basis . |
| 30 | I am surprised whenever a good novel comes to be written because I understand the odds it was written against . |