Example sentences of "[vb base] i [modal v] [be] [verb] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Andy has got a job to do and so have I. But if I lose he will be gutted for me at the end and if I lose I will be gutted for him . ’ |
| 2 | Resentment flashed into her eyes as she said in a pained voice , ‘ If ever the time does come , I hope I 'll be wanted for more than my ability with figures . ’ |
| 3 | Working as I do for a technically based industry , I hope I may be forgiven for believing that almost anything can be achieved through technology , if we are dear enough about what is needed . |
| 4 | Judgments were given by each of the five members of the court but I hope I will be forgiven for concentrating on that of Dixon J. The depth of the research and the penetrating nature of his analysis of the relevant equitable principles are , I think , sufficient justification . |
| 5 | I went and said to the girl at reception , ‘ Tell Vern I 'll be waiting for him just out there , will you ? ’ and swung my bag casually as I wandered down the drive . |
| 6 | " I think I might be falling for you , you know , " he said as they were drinking up at eleven . |
| 7 | ‘ I think I 'll be pilloried for it , ’ he says . |
| 8 | I think I could be excused for my mistake . |