Example sentences of "[vb base] [conj] [verb] that [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , Dr Robert Runcie , the then Archbishop of Canterbury , claimed in the House of Lords ( 2 February , 1987 ) that ‘ there is no automatic trickling down process that ensures that increased wealth will benefit the poor . ’ |
| 2 | Yes we could do so it would be a matter of judgement for the er er for the Home Secretary how far to take it and he would have to balance the likelihood of er other countries all ratifying and the inconvenience to those taking part in the election here er if er there is some uncertainty to the end and maybe having to revert to the current constituencies , er I hope and expect that these matters will be settled in the next few weeks . |
| 3 | ‘ We hope and pray that young men will take very seriously the police campaign with the media for an end to the knife-carrying cult . |
| 4 | Push and stretch that upper arm just a little further and hold for 1 second . |
| 5 | He was in a beautifully cut suit that moulded that fine physique and made her blush with wanting . |
| 6 | Rather than declining offers out of hand it may be appropriate to decline offers as they stand but to suggest that potential purchasers may wish to reconsider their offers ( or perhaps certain aspects of their offers ) in the light of further information . |
| 7 | Now , just for once try and earn that over-inflated salary we pay you . |
| 8 | Perhaps you would like to learn a new skill , rekindle an interest in a former hobby — or simply try and make that new girl at the office feel more at ease . |
| 9 | Infuriating it may be , but you may as well shrug your shoulders as the locals do and accept that these things are part and parcel of travel overseas . |