Example sentences of "am [adj] that [art] " in BNC.

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1 But I do not believe that H. Ward Marston 's transfers are surpassable , and am grateful that the surface noise of the original discs remains intact rather than being artificially eliminated .
2 I am grateful that the hon. Gentleman pointed out that the closure of pubs , which was a common feature of the industry before the orders were thought of , has nothing to do with the Government 's policy or the MMC inquiry .
3 I am sorry that an excellent paragraph was amended , effectively to blame carers — or their neighbours or female relatives — for neglecting to do their unpaid duty .
4 I am sorry that the Labour party 's chief spokesman on health did not rise to respond to these matters .
5 I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman still does not understand that the whole drive behind the reforms is to back the general practitioner 's decision with money so that choice becomes reality .
6 I am sorry that the Prime Minister is continuing to run away from the electorate .
7 I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman is so far behind the evolution of his party 's policy .
8 Occasionally it is important to ensure that people are protected , such as the brave police officers , both men and women — I am sorry that the hon. Member for Workington ( Mr. Campbell-Savours ) has not time to listen — who serve abroad as drugs liaison officers on difficult and dangerous work .
9 I framed my remarks in a hypothetical context following on from delegation to the regional arts boards , and I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman was not there to listen and to learn .
10 I am sorry that the Leader of the Opposition has announced that he would take money from British farmers and contribute it to those in southern Europe .
11 I am sorry that the Secretary of State was not in the Chamber when the hon. Gentleman ended by saying that his last ambition in politics was to abolish the Department in which he served for eight years .
12 There is widespread interest in that aspect , and I am sorry that the Prime Minister does not take this opportunity to make clear what should be a very straightforward point .
13 I am sorry that the Minister finds this subject uninteresting .
14 I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman can not see the broader picture of what is happening to the other units and that it is not an unfair arrangement .
15 I am sorry that the hon. Member for Sherwood ( Mr. Stewart ) appears about to leave the Chamber , as I intend to refer to him .
16 I am sorry that the right hon. Member for Yeovil did not have the grace to accept that .
17 I am sorry that the hon. Member for Bristol , South ( Ms. Primarolo ) is not in her place .
18 I am sorry that the hon. Member for Blackburn is not here to set the hon. Member for Leeds , Central right .
19 I am sorry that the hon. Lady was not here for the debate .
20 I am sorry that the hon. Gentleman was not able to join us in Committee because I have enjoyed his contributions in previous Committees of which he has been a member .
21 I am sorry that the Minister has not found it possible to agree with the reasonable amendment .
22 I am afraid that the local production — certainly at this early stage — is only in low numbers , so there wo n't be any massive sums involved , but in view of this , and to settle the negotiations as soon as possible , I suggest setting a flat rate of 7% on all three titles involved .
23 I am afraid that the local production — certainly at this early stage — is only in low numbers , so there wo n't be any massive sums involved .
24 I am afraid that the proposed law changes could fundamentally alter the game .
25 I am afraid that the forecasts we produced under the old regime are now too optimistic .
26 Mr. Grist : I am afraid that the Hon. Gentleman took a little too long in preparing that question .
27 I am genuinely sorry , for I am heartily thankful that we have escaped from the small-mindedness of the medieval church and I despise modern astrologers , but I am afraid that the rhetoric about backwaters in the previous paragraph is just empty rhetoric .
28 However I am afraid that the DIY machine might be flawed in some basic respect compared to a bought machine — e.g. the absence of a ‘ help ’ program .
29 Business men who are borrowers naturally want lower interest rates , but I am afraid that the Government have to take a rather broader view of what is in the interests of the economy .
30 I am afraid that the Labour party is still in the 1960s and 1970s .
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