Example sentences of "she would one [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Eleanor used to say that she inherited her father 's nose and she would one day sue him for damages . |
| 2 | It had been a way of escaping from the poverty into which her family had sunk , and she knew that by working hard for long , tiring hours and helping Fred turn the mediocre business into one that was thriving and profitable she would one day be able to help her parents and her brother too . |
| 3 | But his lack of affection for her did n't lessen her love for him , nor did she give up hope that she would one day be able to make him feel genuinely fond of her . |
| 4 | ‘ When you 've lived as long as me , ’ said Lydia , speaking like the crone she would one day doubtless turn into , ‘ you 'll know just how stupid people can be . ’ |
| 5 | They generously hoped she would one day be happy with Angel again , and were afraid for her , knowing that Alec d'Urberville was constantly tempting her . |
| 6 | Birds also make a wonderful focus of ambition — everyone has a special bird he or she would one day love to see . |
| 7 | Mike said : ‘ She breathed for three minutes , giving us hope she would one day be able to breathe for herself . |
| 8 | Mike said : ‘ She breathed for three minutes , giving us hope she would one day be able to breathe for herself . |