Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] [adj] [prep] [noun pl] ' " in BNC.
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| 1 | Perhaps , accustomed to Francis , she 'd become unquestioning about others ' ways of life . |
| 2 | If Mimms had a fiver for every time his errors have been exposed to ridicule on TV , his bank balance would rival that of Rovers ' multi-millionaire tycoon owner , Jack Walker . |
| 3 | The school will want more of parents ' time , attention and money . |
| 4 | Just slipping and dropping a wing while loading it into the trailer will cause hundreds of pounds ' worth of damage , and although most gliders are insured , every accident eventually results in higher premiums and higher costs for gliding enthusiasts . |
| 5 | The headhunters ' fees are large because of the very real difficulty of attracting key people and because bringing in these outstanding people can add millions of pounds ' revenue to client organisations , which makes the headhunter 's fee appear small in comparison with the overall potential gains . |