Example sentences of "say [modal v] [verb] he " in BNC.
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1 | But nothing I say will make him post it . |
2 | There are also plans to further develop the cereal processing at Girvan — something which Mr Sandy says will occupy him now that his nephew is in place as managing director : ‘ It 'll keep me out of mischief . ’ |
3 | Nothing I said could make him change his mind . |
4 | However , when a one-time tenant called to say his possessions had been seized to pay his debts , Sheridan gave him the £300 which the man said would restore him to his former state . |
5 | In a letter to employees George thanked everyone for their understanding and sympathy which he said would help him and his family cope with the terrible tragedy . |
6 | He has it firmly in his head that this whole fracas is on my account , and nothing I can say will sway him . |