Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pron] [noun sg] [conj] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Most sailors soon tire of sailing in the same place all the time and look for new places to sail which will give them variety and a challenge . |
| 2 | Once legislative proposals are sufficiently advanced to be put to Ministers for endorsement they will go before the Legislation Committee of the Cabinet which must give its approval before a place is found in the programme . |
| 3 | The entry of Joanna , who came in to consult her about the drugs needed to replenish their stock , put an end to her melancholy reflections , and after they had decided Joanna said , ‘ When Ian comes round this evening I thought I 'd give him coffee or a drink in our sitting-room . |
| 4 | The boys obviously like you so perhaps you could show your wife that a relationship with them based on mutual love and respect is far more likely to give better results . |
| 5 | Since then the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius , and when you consider he 's probably about to become one of the most sought-after artists of his generation as his fame spreads outside Scandinavia you will understand my concern when a stranger appears on my doorstep with a curiously inadequate enquiry . |
| 6 | SALESPERSON : I can understand your concern that a newspaper which is free may not be read . |
| 7 | Does he share my hope that a lesson has been learnt from that ? |
| 8 | ‘ He probably thought such rash actions would tarnish his reputation as a scholar . ’ |
| 9 | In addition , Franco would appoint the members of a Council of the Realm , to which his successor would eventually be responsible , and would also designate a Council of Regency , which would take his place until a successor was chosen , in the event that the Caudillo died without naming one . |
| 10 | Would you encourage your son/daughter or a member of your parish community to become a brother , sister or religious priest ? |
| 11 | I could leave my name and a message . |
| 12 | But missing the summit of a tower means you ca n't leave your name and a message to the future in the route book , usually found in a flag-like tin box on the top . |
| 13 | I said there 's no , no way I can get out and get her card or a card or erm |
| 14 | You could save yourself money and a lot of grief . |
| 15 | Having Sandra there did increase his awareness that a person could look fabulous and still be harbouring a darkness inside them , and it increased his suspicion of Charity . |