Example sentences of "i could [verb] a word " in BNC.
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| 1 | A : excuse me are you busy B : no not at all A : I wondered if I could have a word with you |
| 2 | If you like I could have a word with the Chief Constable and put him in the picture , should you deem it appropriate . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ I wonder if you think I could have a word with Beryl ? |
| 4 | Taff continued talking in his very strong Welsh accent as he inspected the Bren , asking questions and giving himself the answers before I could get a word in . |
| 5 | It was minutes before I could get a word in . |