Example sentences of "[modal v] they [vb infin] [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | my Lord , er , er , in , in my submission the , the , the highest really could put their case is that if the matter were referred your Lordship simply did n't stay proceedings or permitted them for example to apply for interim payment or permitted them to take some procedural steps to pursue their action so that they were n't unduly delayed should they succeed at the end of the day and that would be a major concession because it would run against a normal rule cos on a reference the entire proceedings are stayed , that 's not a case just saying even if that is done , er that anybody is saying that particular measure is or is good is not good or may not be forced in the interim |
| 2 | As one Nigerian journalist explains , most African leaders have their drinking water imported from Europe — so why should they bother about the danger that dumped waste might contaminate underground water ? |
| 3 | Mrs St Albyn had before long heard the unpleasant rumours concerning the new tenants at Alfoxden , and ordered , in spite of Tom Poole 's intercession , that on no account should they remain at the mansion beyond the following midsummer . |
| 4 | Why should they stay in the kitchen , though ? |
| 5 | This is especially relevant with his tank containing Tufa rock , as there is evidence that this rock absorbs copper , endangering any inverts that may be added in the future , should they sit on the rock . |
| 6 | Or should they negotiate for the video to be made later ? |
| 7 | Thus the question which confronts Christian feminists — how should they deal with the fact that the basic symbol of their religion is that of a male Christ — does not really impress her . |
| 8 | Which fuse should they put in the plug ? |
| 9 | Ask them why this is and they will reply that should they die during the night they do not want the person who finds them to feel they were dirty or slovenly . |
| 10 | Should they die beyond the Rante , then their shamans , the stories went , could quicken their corpses long enough for them to walk home under their own steam , even without their heads . |
| 11 | If guides are not being paid , why should they look after the interests of their ‘ clients ’ ? |
| 12 | But if they were prepared to pay hundreds for lumps of metal , what might they bid for the books , Mungo wondered ? |
| 13 | As far as women who would be Christian are concerned , how may they see in the Godhead an image of themselves ? |
| 14 | Would they change on the way , or before her body began to rise ? |
| 15 | Michael , if the Liberal Democrats gained control of Oxford City Council what changes would they make in the way things are operating now ? |
| 16 | Once in the warp , how quickly would they arrive in the vicinity of Stalinvast ? |
| 17 | What would they do in the interim ? |
| 18 | IF DODGE City and Tombstone had to wait for movie star-type heroes to save them from the outlaws who were over-running the communities , would they stand by the lawmen if it looked like the bad guys were n't going to stay beat ? |
| 19 | What sort of environment would they enjoy in the wild ? |
| 20 | And the ploughmen that were here , too they would they come from the West . |
| 21 | But , if it had been either of these , how would they get into the Tower , mysteriously ring a tocsin bell and then arrange for Mowbray 's fall ? |
| 22 | How would they deal with the situation ? |
| 23 | Will they serve in the ranks ? ’ |
| 24 | ‘ Will they go with the red and grey marble ? |
| 25 | Will they go to the boot sale ? |
| 26 | How far will they move under the influence of an attractive electric field ? |
| 27 | Will they fit into the porch ? |
| 28 | It saves you having a holdall , organise it more to heavy if we put that in there , right , what about , will they fit in the bag ? |
| 29 | What will they make of the tips from the late 20th century ? |
| 30 | Will they stay in the jobs ? |