Example sentences of "[prep] [noun] what they [vb mod] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When I asked a class of five-year-olds what they would like to ‘ turn me into ’ for a story , they said a witch , and added , a very wicked witch . |
| 2 | Although at the moment it is up to you to decide what form of updating you would like to undertake , it would be useful to look at any developments in your area aimed at your special interest , and to find out from employers what they might expect from you in advance of offering you a job . |
| 3 | Caterers live in the real world , not for them exercise followed by exercise , because they do for real in peace what they would do in war and they would n't want to change that . |
| 4 | To recommend what , in general terms , pupils need to know about how the English language works and in consequence what they should have been taught , and be expected to understand , on this score , at ages 7 , 11 and 16 . ’ |
| 5 | A programme of speakers for a general election was also ready by 1913 , with both constituencies and politicians told in advance what they might expect . |
| 6 | Angry Doug blew his top , then told Restormel Borough Council in Cornwall what they could do with the factory plan . |
| 7 | ‘ You can not dictate to families what they can have . |