Example sentences of "[adj] [noun] [adv] [verb] [vb infin] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In view of the interviewer 's role in the discourse , it is not clear how far or how reliably such an extended interview really does resemble spontaneous conversation ; but Labov 's schema is likely to be less demanding of the fieldworker , more economical of time and resources , and so not subject to the same range of disadvantages as the participant observation methods of the Belfast community studies . |
| 2 | We think you 'll agree that this cake really does look most authentic ! |
| 3 | But the monetary authorities in most advanced countries normally do make such contingency plans , and therefore the administration lag is unlikely to be excessive . |
| 4 | In some cases , autonomous groups certainly did achieve higher levels of shop-floor control , but were not widely popular with management , presumably for that reason . |
| 5 | Although such characteristics probably do play some secondary role , we find this interpretation unconvincing and suspect that it stems from a need to make a connection with what are perceived as the relatively more ‘ attractive ’ features of psychosis , rather than with those emphasised in descriptions of schizophrenia , a concept that has taken on almost entirely negative connotations . |
| 6 | In the mid and late 1980s the development of joint ventures allegedly helped arrest European decline . |
| 7 | I think central government anywhere does have certain fundamental responsibilities towards national museums : the care of the collections , warding , basic maintenance like wiring and mechanical services . |
| 8 | Compared with the £20 prices now becoming typical for the likes of popular Grandes Marques , such as Veuve Clicquot , these wines really do represent remarkable value . |
| 9 | Excess sugar really does cause many problems for lots of people . |
| 10 | The course of unlawful love never does run smooth ; or with dignity ; or with romance . ’ |
| 11 | Strong winds and heavy seas subsequently helped disperse much of the oil . |
| 12 | Virtually every year the eighth , eighth year always does get better than the ninth year . |
| 13 | While the availability of suitable terms presumably does reflect prevailing myths about sexuality and rape , there is nothing abstract about it : the language itself constitutes an act of violence and actively recreates the same cultural beliefs . |
| 14 | Their meeting at the City Ground supplies a chilling reminder that no side at the foot of the table is too good to go down , and that nice guys often do finish last . |
| 15 | ‘ The course of true love never did run smooth . |
| 16 | But the path of true love never did run smooth and who could blame Orsino for overlooking this waif-life creature with the short , dark , cropped hair for the Countess Olivia , she of the long flowing hair and dresses . |