Example sentences of "[verb] [adv] [prep] [pers pn] would [vb infin] " in BNC.
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1 | This meant that they would n't be back before the pubs closed , but I also knew that if they knew who I was going out with they would have locked me in . |
2 | He might not even be there and the whole thing would have been for nothing and all he would have got out of it would have been kicks . |
3 | Perhaps the time spent away from him would help her regain some control over the wild emotions roiling inside her . |
4 | It was clear , too , that Kanhai , who had taken over the leadership from Sobers , was coming to the end of his career and that whoever took over from him would have the opportunity for an extended run in the job if he were successful . |
5 | A strange circle — not all of one tribe or one nation , but ever-present , as though rubbing up against him would give them some strength . |
6 | Changing out of them would risk destroying the brand image they 've developed over 20 years . |
7 | Those who spoke ill of him would find it difficult to continue such activity without a jaw to move , he considered , and made a mental note to put one of the Secte Rouge in charge of security . |
8 | And they say if any jobs come up at you would need it there . |