Example sentences of "only [vb base] [pron] could [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sorry that 's er , only place I could grab you ! |
| 2 | I only wish we could show them more of it ’ . |
| 3 | I presume the reason for the change is to ensure prompt receipt of the subscriptions — I only wish we could do the same with our customers ! |
| 4 | ‘ As I said to Sergei back at the hotel , I only wish we could have used our own people to babysit Mobuto . |
| 5 | I only wish and I mean this very sincerely I only wish we could spend as much time and as often as is spent discussing fox hunting on the county 's homeless , on abused children , on the handicapped , on the increasing crime and on unemployment and I only wish that the media and the public and even members of this council would take as much notice of that as they do about this debate on fox hunting . |
| 6 | ‘ I only wish we could see more of your family . ’ |
| 7 | Of course all this business must seem mysterious to you , and I only wish I could tell you … ’ |
| 8 | ‘ I only wish I could wave a wand and grant her wish , ’ said Santa . |
| 9 | I only wish I could do that . |
| 10 | I only wish I could mention everyone and everything that goes to make up the whole of Christian Aid and its spirit , but be assured that we do not forget any contribution or take anyone 's help for granted . |
| 11 | ‘ I know that , my darling and I only wish I could see more of you and the children . |
| 12 | I only wish I could say the same about your politicians . ’ |
| 13 | I only wish I could say the same of some other companies ! |
| 14 | I am sorry your life is so burdensome , I only wish I could help in some way . |
| 15 | He said , ‘ I only wish I could help you more . |
| 16 | I only wish I could have hit the third . ’ |
| 17 | I only wish I could have been with Mr Grant when he researched the feature . |
| 18 | you know I only wish I could have heard him |