Example sentences of "[subord] they [verb] [pers pn] [vb mod] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That is why Labour and the Tories stand in areas where they know they will lose their deposits . |
| 2 | to escape that , by fleeing into the countryside , very often into particularly backward and inaccessible areas of the countryside , where they would be safe from the security forces and where they hoped they could begin to create a new base among the peasantry . |
| 3 | In contrast , a merger is the voluntary union of two companies where they think they will do better by amalgamating . |
| 4 | When consulted on the alterations , the ladies considered that it was wiser to spend on greens and approaches but ‘ if on the clubhouse then for the caretaker ’ — i.e. a larger kitchen and scullery ’ , although they admitted they would like more basins and another w.c . |
| 5 | Lady Selvedge then rose and made her little speech — the one she always made on these occasions , for the ‘ cause ’ , whether Church , Conservative Party or District Nursing Association , was always a good one and it was safe to urge her hearers to spend just a little more than they thought they could afford , however relative the amount might be . |
| 6 | Musical clergy , on the other hand , may find it hard to accept standards of choice and performance which are lower than they believe they could achieve themselves . |
| 7 | Immediately they thought they would make a fortune if they were able to sell this food in shops . |
| 8 | The only thing I might not , it 'cause they said they might make one with a C D R O M drive . |
| 9 | Ten teams took part in the first race in 1975 , and they all enjoyed themselves so they thought they would do it again the following year . |
| 10 | he had , he had a definite attitude problem so they said they would relieve him of his contract oh that 's fair enough , they 're paying you good money and they expect you to work hard and that 's it but we finish at one o'clock next term |
| 11 | But it was so costly so they said they 'd get a second hand one . |
| 12 | she can move them but she 's got no use in them , so they said it 'll take a long time |
| 13 | Lord — was a harmless man , with hardly any land , so they decided it would have to be him . |
| 14 | But then they bring up the story of a great uncle who was infected with French ideas and took to drink , and so they insinuate I shall do the same . ’ |
| 15 | Soon Alison would know , the Carters would know , everyone would know , and once they knew they would cut me dead . |
| 16 | Once they 've I 'd get a little tray in here overnight , I reckon . |
| 17 | Children are very quick to spot this and will take advantage of the situation — and once they know they can get away with anything , you will lose their respect . |
| 18 | If they wish they can stick to the bare bones of the task , as an intellectual exercise , but if they feel secure they may inject ‘ feeling ’ ideas . |
| 19 | People may put themselves into residential care if they wish they will pay the whole of the bill . |
| 20 | Does , does it call into question the fact that that was really what the peasants did think and believe , or were the peasants opportunists , and if they felt they could get away with anything they would get away with anything ? |
| 21 | In his wake were two older men in crumpled uniforms , unshaven clumsy fellows , carrying their rifles gingerly as if they feared they might go off unexpectedly . |
| 22 | If they listen they 'll love you if you listen I 'll tell you because you 'll do it . |
| 23 | If they know they can get special deals . |
| 24 | Also , the person asking for the review has to agree that if they lose they will pay the other side 's costs . |
| 25 | You know , and I feel , I do feel very angry , I mean th th the family that she 's referring to who ca n't , who have difficulty hav getting transport for Sunday morning , they 're not parishioners , but are actually in the parish , and they know perfectly well that if they ask they will get transport , and indeed in the past they have asked , and they have got transport . |
| 26 | If they stay they must deliver an emasculated version of their own educational vision , and in such a position it is easier to deny the ideals than to stay open , day after day , to the disappointment and the sense of inauthenticity . |
| 27 | Well , if they said they 'd cancel it anyway . |
| 28 | If they said you can go anywhere you like it would , that would cause I would , I would have difficulty deciding . |
| 29 | The little ones would giggle at that if they noticed , and if they giggled she 'd know what about , he was sure . |
| 30 | I guess he 's just what Big Jack needs , a full-back who 'll try & get forward , and if they qualify we could see a few Leeds players in the USA even if without England and Scotland . |