Example sentences of "say the present [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | As I say the present day er premier just now is actually trying to do the same thing as a repeat performance |
2 | It says the present system , which allows controlled international trade , has failed to prevent heavy illegal smuggling of wild Paphiopedilum ( slipper ) orchids . |
3 | It is , says the present bishop , the Right Reverend John Baker , much too big . |
4 | Mr Forte said the present trading difficulties had at least one benefit — in drawing the Government 's attention to the industry . |
5 | In 1988 , 123 out of 364 bathing beaches failed to reach European standards , but the NRA said the present compliance figures almost certainly gave an unrealistic optimistic view of the degree of compliance of bathing waters . |
6 | She said the present structure of ‘ regular , structured and systematic ’ inspections must be kept , and said considerable abuse had been found in schools . |
7 | Sheila Cunningham , of Norfolk North , said the present system was unfair and perpetuated the elective dictatorship which had developed in the 1980s . |
8 | An inquiry from Hilden Rec for a leasing arrangement at Glenmore has been turned down , and the Leisure and Allied Services Committee said the present demand for public pitches in the Borough ruled out any thoughts of a leasing arrangement . |