Example sentences of "[pers pn] could [verb] [pers pn] a [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I could tell you a few tales about yon place , ’ she remarked , jerking her head in the direction of Dudley House . |
| 2 | He says to her aye , he says , I could tell you a few things about Fiona that 'll make your hair curl . |
| 3 | ‘ I think Harry learnt a lesson there and I could teach him a few more before he goes … |
| 4 | She suddenly wished that she had Finn here so that she could tell him a few more home truths . |
| 5 | You could give him a half a mark there . |
| 6 | ‘ Mr Cunningham asked if you could spare him a few minutes before leaving the hotel . |
| 7 | I would be most grateful if you could spare me a few moments of your time . ’ |
| 8 | Well if you could spare us a few moments , we 'd be most grateful , your , it 's for a new series we 're contemplating , A Day in the Afterlife . |
| 9 | ‘ Perhaps he could give you a few tips , ’ Leo said . |
| 10 | ‘ He is fully committed for several weeks ahead , but he could spare you a few minutes at the end of his list one day . ’ |