Example sentences of "[adv] [vb base] [pers pn] [adj] [verb] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | you just find it difficult to admit that one 's rather you know But certainly that epistle of James , to me , was just marvellous ! |
| 2 | Although there is a risk that life can become too self-contained and claustrophobic , farmers nevertheless find it easier to inspire some degree of personal loyalty among their workers and allow the class animosities of the occupational community to be vastly reduced . |
| 3 | Most people who have sex outside marriage still find it necessary to invoke some powerful excuse for it — even to themselves … |
| 4 | ‘ Well , now let us all get some sleep ’ |
| 5 | How do we all recognise each other ? |
| 6 | 1 Where do we first learn about Auntie 's excellent eye-sight ? 2 Where do we first learn that Auntie can see into the future ? 3 How do we know that Auntie did not see the fire at the office block where she used to work ? 4 What exactly did Auntie foresee on the last afternoon of her life ? 5 Why did Auntie save Billy 's life , even though she knew that she herself would die ? |
| 7 | " I certainly want us all to enjoy this rare journey , my dear , " replied her husband , smiling and waving his cigar in front of his face in an expansive gesture . |