Example sentences of "[modal v] [be] [verb] [pn reflx] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Then , of course , there were the Bruces , Lord Bruce who should be preparing himself for death instead of being involved in politics as if he were some young courtier intent on rising as fast and as far as he could . |
| 2 | The more we keep them down , the less of them there 'll be to get themselves into trouble . ’ |
| 3 | If you use any mains electrical appliance or tool outdoors , or where there is a possibility of water spillage , or even using ordinary power tools indoors like drills and saws , you could be putting yourself at risk . |
| 4 | If you use any mains electrical appliance or tool outdoors , or where there is a possibility of water spillage , you could be putting yourself at risk . |
| 5 | Bisexual women ( who have sex with both women and men ) may be putting themselves at risk if they have unsafe sex with male partners . |
| 6 | David looked down at her as she lay against the white pillows , pale and thinner than ever , and thought how much easier it would be to keep himself in check if her husband treated her with the gentleness she deserved . |
| 7 | If we come back next year , the whole of Tokyo will be scratching itself to death . ’ |
| 8 | You will be asking yourself for trouble . |