Example sentences of "let it [be] [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When the parties are evenly balanced in the Commons or when the Government has to depend for support upon minority parties , the Prime Minister may well let it be understood that he will not resign or call an election on an adverse vote in the Commons except on an explicit issue of confidence . |
| 2 | Cheap swimming goggles fit Whopperbears but do n't let it be tempted to go sub-aqua ! |
| 3 | Whether I pay or go free , whatever the cost , I will not let it be said I killed a decent man to keep him from accusing me . |
| 4 | Do n't let it be said I kept you here against your will . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ Do n't let it be said I stopped anyone working — especially Robyn Drew , ’ he added sarcastically . |
| 6 | Just do n't let it be said that I did n't warn you , that 's all . ’ |
| 7 | Lastly , just as people looking for jobs are advised to ask around and find out about prospects through the grapevine rather than from official sources , employers too , where appropriate , can let it be known that they are looking for a certain sort of employee . |
| 8 | The government of the day will often let it be known to one of its aspiring party members that it would greatly welcome his ballot victory to promote a particular piece of legislation which it , the Government , does not wish to devote its own time to , either because of its controversial nature or simply because it has better things to do . |
| 9 | With your permission , I shall let it be known that you are in fact my lord 's bastard — bastardy , whilst it precludes a royal marriage , is no impediment to a good match , more especially when the bride possesses a sizeable dowry . ’ |
| 10 | The dying themselves will nearly always let it be known , albeit tacitly , whether or not they want the truth . |
| 11 | Oh I 'll let it be known that your mother is a very good instructress . |
| 12 | A minister need only let it be known directly that he would welcome such demonstrations of ‘ spontaneous ’ violent support , or at least would not use police power to suppress it . |
| 13 | How could he let it be known to all and sundry that they were ‘ engaged ’ — how could he ? |