Example sentences of "he [modal v] [verb] [pron] about the " in BNC.
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| 1 | He varied his dancing routine with occasional headlong gallops round the lawn and it was after he had done about ten successive laps that he seemed to decide he ought to do something about the bitch . |
| 2 | We suspect that he may know something about the downing of this plane that we do n't know he knows , if you follow me . |
| 3 | To do this , he should know something about the probability of sounds being symbolised in one way or another , and which is the most likely way for this set of sounds to be symbolised . |
| 4 | If the Minister is genuinely concerned about maritime safety , he must do something about the massive proposed cuts in the coastguard service . |
| 5 | Now , she thought dully , he 'll tell me about the woman he 's crazy for . |
| 6 | He 's a Jack Russell so I 'm hoping he might do something about the rodent problem at Low Birk Hatt . |
| 7 | The Bristol University graduate , the third-choice keeper until last night , did not put a hand , or foot , wrong and he could do nothing about the Spartak goals . |
| 8 | He was so efficient , I 'm wondering if he could do something about the disgusting chick pea casserole they serve on the Intercity 125 . |
| 9 | ‘ Your need 's greater than mine , ’ and then he 'd tell me about the new necklace he 'd bought for his missus . |
| 10 | He used to tell me about the odd trip to Eastern Europe on business . |
| 11 | He would do nothing about the problem , and that is why he is unsuited to hold the office of Home Secretary . |
| 12 | Sherlock Holmes is a very clever detective , but he can do nothing about the weather . |