Example sentences of "he [vb mod] let [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Even if he did not allow himself to betray his secret directly he might let slip something that would provide a clue . |
| 2 | When he came in the evening — it was by this time unthinkable that there should be an evening when he did not come — he might let slip something that would make sense of this new move . |
| 3 | Once I talked with a doctor about one such personality , asking if in his opinion X did not need psychiatric help , just so he could let go a little . |
| 4 | He could fish with Mr Burkett — they had caught a fine pike and two trout on the lazy trawl up-lake — he could let go all those minaretted plans , those fantastical ambitions , and be what he was born to be , a jovial , lazy , loved and loving man , getting by . |
| 5 | He gritted his teeth against the shame that welled up at the thought of what he 'd let happen to her , then met her eyes again , smiling . |
| 6 | If the threat still persists , he will let fly with one or both hindlegs . |
| 7 | She has a rapport with her grandson , usually a reign of threatened terror , but he knows when he can let rip . |