Example sentences of "[pron] [conj] the [noun] [verb] [vb infin] " in BNC.

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1 So I would think that would probably be the only way we would protect ourselves if the threat did come … .
2 I call this an alternative theory because it seems obvious to me that the committee did think that clause 12 was necessary — and I am not simply referring to the definition of ‘ deception . ’
3 ‘ It did occur to me that the doctor did choose an odd moment to draw attention to the bell 's being there .
4 Both Weighell and Buckton would have preferred more , but the statement persuaded them that the Government did have its heart in the future of the railway system .
5 Newcastle deserved something but the decision did disappoint us .
6 Edward sent certain earls , barons and other councillors to put before convocation the charges against the Despensers and to enjoin the clergy on their fealty to advise him whether the banishment did violate his coronation oath .
7 But I did make it and the colour did make a difference in a way I did n't expect .
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