Example sentences of "[vb infin] [vb pp] [pron] [prep] [art] [num] " in BNC.
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1 | He too is a newcomer to Portrush , but who would have guessed it from a three-under card that showed 16 pars , one eagle and one birdie . |
2 | I also had a look at the fact that Toby might well be — or have been — the man I 'd been waiting for , though God knows I 'd never have recognized him in a million years if we had n't happened , entirely by accident , to stumble into each other 's arms . |
3 | It agreed to the sale because a refusal would merely have delayed it until the six months ' residential qualification had been achieved by the co-tenant , the committee was told . |
4 | In her present fragile state , an inquisition , no matter how well-intentioned , would have shattered her into a million pieces . |
5 | ‘ We urgently appeal to anybody who may have seen it during the 48 hours in which it was missing to contact us . ’ |
6 | It is ironic that reforms intended to increase efficiency by introducing market disciplines should have undermined them in the one sector in which they already existed . |
7 | It took a little time , and without the guidance she would never have found it in a million years . |