Example sentences of "delighted [prep] [be] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | The problem , she thought , in the hotel room , dressing to delight herself , delighted to be objective , to be smiling still , the problem : how to do all that , how to feel alive and brimming without a love object . |
| 2 | I am delighted to be associated with such a far-reaching project that will act as a clearing house for many people 's activities across the world through a service dedicated to the needs of an unrestricted membership . |
| 3 | They were obviously delighted to be able to use Phoebe to prove their conviction that child stars burn out if they are not raised to be as dull as anyone else 's children . |
| 4 | We are delighted to be helping to create a major new investment sector by bringing these 10 companies to the market . |
| 5 | Whether or not the Palace actually arranged for the drawing to be removed , there can be little doubt that they were delighted to be rid of it . … |
| 6 | ‘ I would be delighted to be able to tell you , ’ Mr Kinnock began . |
| 7 | Heseltine/Kinnock : Yes , well I would be delighted to be able to tell you . |
| 8 | When Captain Pugwash retires from active piracy he is amazed and delighted to be offered a Huge Reward for what seems to be a simple task . |
| 9 | Professor Ray Wetton ( above ) , chairman of Polymer Laboratories , commented , ‘ we are delighted to be associated with the world championship racing team , and we expect both out development departments to learn a great deal about designing and manufacturing composites ’ . |
| 10 | As minister responsible for the economy in Northern Ireland , I am delighted to be associated with the publication of ‘ Guide to Exporting . ’ |
| 11 | HCI has negotiated special rates for single guests and selected Clubs throughout this brochure , and we are delighted to be able to pass this benefit on to you . |
| 12 | I am also delighted to be able to tell you that two of our branch members are hoping to train as much needed ante-natal teachers . |
| 13 | I laughed quickly and said : ‘ I 'm delighted to be of service , madam . ’ |
| 14 | As one of our valued customers I am delighted to be able to make you this exceptional ‘ Saint and Greavsie ’ offer : |
| 15 | Delighted to be helpful , the white cells rub their genes together in glee , and for the rest of their lives curl up in their DNA sleeping bags . |
| 16 | The Orion Quartet , now well known to audiences throughout Northern Ireland for their recitals and evening ‘ Soirees ’ , are delighted to be returning to Bangor with another ‘ MUSIC BOX ’ series featuring guest players from the Ulster Orchestra . |
| 17 | Sealink Stena Line is an enthusiastic sponsor of the museum 's new souvenir guide book and are delighted to be supporters of such an impressive collection of outdoor folk and transport exhibits . |
| 18 | Off he went with Mort , beaming happily , so delighted to be flying again , and yes — you 've guessed it — Flt Lt Mort 's plane was shot down in flames and no-one got out . |
| 19 | While Maggi Bennett , parish clerk , said she was delighted to be asked by the staff to add their gifts to those already received . |
| 20 | The Peke-faced cat was known back in the 1930s , but the other three were all discovered in the 1960s and were quickly established by enthusiastic local breeders , delighted to be founding new lines of pedigree cats . |
| 21 | My daughter , who was six years old at the time , was delighted to be sleeping in Mummy 's bed and I was delighted to have her with me . |
| 22 | Most people would probably not be delighted to be told that their daughter has chosen to become a surrogate mother ; but it can not be the function of the law either to prevent unpleasant situations , or to tell one 's daughter how to conduct her affairs . |
| 23 | The Foundation has been delighted to be able to sow the seeds of international cooperation by supporting postgraduates . |
| 24 | We would phone the office in Port , ask if anyone spoke English , and be delighted to be told , ‘ Yes , I do . ’ |
| 25 | Divisional Manager , Brian Walker ( pictured left ) said : ‘ Southern Electric are delighted to be able to help young people , who are striving to overcome disabilities and to gain their independence . |
| 26 | It 's all a long way from those bit-parts and Lynda 's delighted to be making her mark — even if it did mean changing career . |
| 27 | ‘ I was delighted to be asked to speak at the opening of this exhibition to mark the Centenary of the Diocesan Vestment Guild . |
| 28 | The Buenos Aires flight was delayed and the plane horribly hot , but this did n't upset the passengers who seemed delighted to be going home . |
| 29 | During my wife 's pregnancy , I was delighted to be invited to a dads-to-be session at our health centre . |
| 30 | ‘ So all in all we are delighted to be associated with this prestigious world event ’ , concluded Matthew Gloag . |