Example sentences of "[conj] think " in BNC.
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| 1 | You may think this is unlikely ( ! ) but there 'll be some old Coventry fans who have your autograph & think they 've got something really valuable … only to find … |
| 2 | Otherwise , re-brief or think over all the aspects of misjudgements on slopes and the reasons for needing extra speed . |
| 3 | you are or think you may be pregnant |
| 4 | Already , after a few months ' acquaintance , he complained to Harry of ‘ this hideous analysis which so masters me ’ and he tried to express Helen 's profound effect upon him : ‘ I always wonder when I look at her or think of her . |
| 5 | The Philistines in the narrative of 1 Samuel have no image of the Israelites ' god , Yahweh , but they understand , or think they understand , the significance of the ark , and regard it as a convenient substitute . |
| 6 | Together to-day , taking disaster by the throat and turning it into victory , they have surely earned a place of honour that will be secure as long as men talk , or read or think of horses . |
| 7 | Electors may put Labour in office because they hate the Tories or think it 's time for a change or even because they like Labour policies . |
| 8 | ‘ Most of the time we were so busy rushing the posters out that we did n't have time to read them or think about what they said , ’ said Mr Mark Roblett , 27 , the elder of the two brothers whose south London company came to the aid of both parties . |
| 9 | Simply visualise or think the person safely enclosed within their own spiritual space . |
| 10 | In many libraries there is some tension between what users want ( or say they want , or think they want ) and what the librarian feels they need . |
| 11 | Alternatively , you can switch off by listening to music , or think about something peaceful . |
| 12 | ‘ And I never get time to read , or think , or do anything worthwhile , and I 'm always so sleepy when I do get to the classes that I ca n't take in very much . |
| 13 | you are or think you may be pregnant |
| 14 | No matter what other people may say , do or think , and no matter what you may even have begun to believe yourself , there are two strong reasons why God thinks you 're an OK person . |
| 15 | And by the end you know everything , or think you do . |
| 16 | Or think back over some deep personal concern and the way it was brought to God in prayer . |
| 17 | Then there are the would-be breeders — who have a pair ( or think they have ) but no fry , or who are looking for a mate for a much-loved large cichlid ( usually an Oscar or Severum ) . |
| 18 | Make sure the list is based upon how you feel now — not upon what you used to enjoy , or think you ‘ should ’ enjoy , or what other people like to do . |
| 19 | Or think about any fantasy of disaster which has repeatedly flitted across your mind over the years . |
| 20 | Everyone will either sympathize with your terrible squint or think that you are offering some form of invitation . |
| 21 | If calligraphy is not a skill you possess or think you could learn , do not despair for there are some alternatives . |
| 22 | How long would it be , Jane demanded silently of the darkness , before she was able to speak of Rob or think of Rob and not weep inside her ? |
| 23 | OVEX TM must not be taken by women who are or think they may be pregnant . |
| 24 | If you know , or think you may be vulnerable to getting Thrush when using antibiotics for Cystitis , do mention this to your doctor , who may well prescribe treatment ‘ just in case ’ . |
| 25 | Lionfish are predatory and will eat any fish they can get into the mouths ( or think they can ! ) . |
| 26 | Contamination of blood and its products for medical use has been virtually eliminated by the testing of blood for antibodies to HIV , by heating blood products to kill HIV and by voluntary withdrawal from blood donation by people who know , or think , they have been at risk of HIV infection . |
| 27 | Perhaps I might see in the rising of that sun some icon quintessentially Pacific , or think some thought which in a flash would sum up the essential message of the great Ocean . |
| 28 | But wherever they stand — or think they stand — on this planet of sound , The Orb have an undeniable gravitational pull on modern music . |
| 29 | ‘ You must first love , or think you love the woman , ’ he said . |
| 30 | If you have any queries or think that you may not be obtaining your full pension entitlement , you should contact your local Social Security office as soon as possible . |