Example sentences of "they say [conj] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Do they really mean it when they say that a proposal is ‘ not negotiable ’ or conditional upon your acceptance within a very strict time limit ? |
| 2 | They say that a close encounter between the Sun and a more diffuse star-like object in the cluster tore off a hot filament of gases . |
| 3 | They say that a domestic crisis brings a family closer together . |
| 4 | They say that a weak , non-fighting force can be effective when the combatants want an excuse to stop shooting at each other and are glad to be separated by a symbolic line of bright blue berets . |
| 5 | They say that a restraint is " prima facie void " but " become binding " on proof of reasonableness . |
| 6 | They say that a release is on the cards this week er they make no mention of any ransom and they say Terry Waite is a priority for release ; he is at the top of a list of Western hostages about to be set free . |