Example sentences of "not wish i [to-vb] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ She did not wish me to know her family . |
2 | Either he did not wish me to get into trouble or , more probable , he did not relish the thought of giving me so much gelt — sixpence . |
3 | You could not wish me to marry such a … cur , for that is what he is , despite his title . ’ |
4 | Here he bade me stay , saying that there was only the laboratory overhead , and that he did not wish me to enter there . |
5 | If it is n't , say , ‘ I would like a little time to think about this , I need to get some facts and figures , I 'm sure you would n't wish me to give you incorrect information . |
6 | The police , if they want to say ‘ No comment ’ , they say , ‘ I 'm sure you 'll understand that I ca n't comment on that particular aspect , the matter is sub judice , you would n't wish me to prejudice the . |