Example sentences of "[pron] can tell [pers pn] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I can tell you the precise date , if you like . |
| 2 | If they are rich , they can spend more on it , and will ; but there is no calculus which can tell us the optimum amount that we ought to spend on education , any more than on the relief of suffering and the cure of the sick , or on the arts . |
| 3 | I mean as regards I agree with the woman when she was saying about she wanted to tell her husband about what happens when he comes home from work , but I think she wo n't need all those bulletins to tell him what 's happening , she can tell him the latest bulletin before he comes in the door , could n't she ? |
| 4 | Who can tell me the next number . |
| 5 | I suggest you have someone take a look at it who can tell you the exact problem and not speculate as to probable causes and costs . |
| 6 | You can tell them the true way things stand . ’ |
| 7 | If you can tell him the whole town pays for itself , that 's far more impressive than — ’ |
| 8 | It is for this reason that we often feel isolated in our quest ; after all , if no two people share the same experiences , no one can tell you the best way to deal with a particular situation . |
| 9 | If you are in arrears they can tell you the best way of tackling the problem as well as helping to work out your budget . |