Example sentences of "[adj] [pron] would [adv] [vb infin] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He wanted to but was afraid he would only cause trouble . |
| 2 | Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs , alcohol and cigarettes , and if you 're health conscious you would probably add coffee , tea and sugar to the list . |
| 3 | In fact , he had no great enthusiasm for the approaching conflict : he believed , as others did , that a short war would leave the essential problems unchanged while a long one would simply provoke unrest in the civilian population . |
| 4 | We want to examine possible ways of making litigation affordable , perhaps by diverting the cost from the parties ( at least initially ) so that those who would otherwise find payment difficult , impossible or off-putting might be enabled to bring or defend an action . |
| 5 | To those less committed I would strongly urge sampling ( try Disc 2 , track 4 ) — and will be surprised indeed if you resist the seduction any better than Caesar ! |
| 6 | And two thirds said they would only have sex in a long-term relationship . |
| 7 | It was a dress she 'd bought at Kelly 's urging , even though she 'd been positive she 'd never find occasion to wear it . |