Example sentences of "would [vb infin] [pron] [prep] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 Alternatively , they are matters together with those specifically mentioned below which would influence me against granting an injunction .
2 If you were considering ( either by yourself or with others ) taking over the Blue Parrot , what factors would influence you in deciding which form of business organization to select ?
3 If you were considering ( either by yourself or with others ) taking over the Blue Parrot , what factors would influence you in deciding which form of business organization to select ?
4 The factors which would influence you in deciding on the form of business include :
5 Many candidates would think nothing of taking advantage of headhunters by accepting a free overseas trip and free entertainment such as drinks , lunch or dinner , whilst having no intention whatsoever of changing jobs .
6 And if he lived on the other side of the world she would think nothing of flying to meet him , she said .
7 ‘ The sort who would think nothing of putting their rubbish out on the side of the road , ’ as one observer noted , ‘ but who still feel very strongly indeed that there should be no goldmining here .
8 In their present mood people would think nothing of mortgaging themselves for years ahead in order to acquire some trifling luxury like a jar of brandied peaches or a few leaves of tobacco .
9 She very much doubted that when she got home , if she ever did , she would think it worth asking her mother .
10 Perhaps if he wrecked the thermostat , someone would think it worth putting a little pressure on their British friends .
11 ‘ It would make it worth getting up in the morning . ’
12 It may however be noted that the immunity against judicial interrogation is no longer as complete as it was , for the abolition by the Criminal Evidence Act 1898 of the rule that an accused was not even a competent witness at his own trial opened up the possibility that if he did give evidence he would expose himself to questioning by counsel for the prosecution and in appropriate circumstances by the judge himself ; and his privilege against self-incrimination whilst giving evidence was expressly removed by section 1 ( e ) of the Act of 1898 .
13 I venture to write and enquire if you would oblige me by calling at this Officer , at some time convenient to yourself : I am not at liberty to offer any further information at this juncture , but I think I may say that our meeting will be to your advantage .
14 She would occasionally reward Thatcherite newspapers , such as the Express , with a gracious , unrevealing interview ; on television , Sir Robin Day and Brian Walden would flatter her by pretending to be tough , and she would flatter them by pretending they were .
15 She would occasionally reward Thatcherite newspapers , such as the Express , with a gracious , unrevealing interview ; on television , Sir Robin Day and Brian Walden would flatter her by pretending to be tough , and she would flatter them by pretending they were .
16 She would lay the table her own way , not the French way , and no one would reprove her for putting the forks and spoons face up .
17 Nevertheless , some of those who were very close to the man would not get ill despite receiving a very large dose of bugs and some , who were in the most distant part of the bus , would catch it despite receiving a small dose .
18 Under the terms of this partnership , Parliament would confine itself to establishing a framework consisting of general principles , leaving it to the courts themselves to decide how these principles should apply in a given instance , and to the Court of Appeal to develop more detailed guidance where appropriate .
19 One would not think that that was Labour 's intention from reading the document ’ London United ’ issued by the Labour party , but one would know it from reading the draft of that document which the Labour party did not dare publish .
20 His views on divisive issues such as abortion , crime and affirmative action were not clearly defined , however , and it was generally thought that this factor , together with his general pragmatism , would assist him in seeking to heal the current divisions within the Republican Party .
21 Until the review was completed , a civilian advisory committee would assist him in controlling existing secret projects and would decide which should continue .
22 In late 1687 he began polling the deputy lieutenants and JPs to see if they would assist him in obtaining the election of a Parliament committed to the repeal of the penal laws and the Tests .
23 Her concern , until then , had always been that Time ( or the house ) would prevent him from reaching her , stop them from being able to meet , remove the opportunity , once and for all , for her to feel again as she had done last night , leaving her for ever empty and unsatisfied .
24 Isabel had scarcely felt the fiery rush of blood to her cheeks , the quick involuntary swelling of her flesh , before fitzAlan wrenched his hand away , transferring the reins from the other as if that was the only thing that would prevent him from touching her again .
25 In spite of the iciness of the day he felt warm and exhilarated , and he was determined that nothing would prevent him from attending .
26 Such a provision would prevent him from making , while still employed , preparations for competing after the termination of his service agreement ( Thomas Marshall ( Exporters ) Ltd v Guinle [ 1979 ] Ch 227 ) .
27 But even if the Manchu was curious , his adherence to the code of satori — a system of behaviour which defined what was right and proper for every situation — would prevent him from giving the feeling expression .
28 the solicitor has an existing client or an interest of his/her own which would prevent him/her from working solely in your interests .
29 Another consequence of keeping cats in this restricted way would be that you would prevent them from acting as predators of some anti-social species , e.g. rats and mice .
30 Bona fide NVOCC 's would have no objections to this practice , but bad faith NVOCC 's would oppose it because it would prevent them from issuing their own bills on a ‘ freight prepaid ’ basis after they had obtained ‘ freight collect ’ terms from the actual carriers .
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