Example sentences of "they [vb base] it [modal v] [verb] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They live with a constant dread of the telephone ringing because they fear it will bring bad news . |
| 2 | They say it 'll do little to bring long-term trade to the city , and will only encourge tour operators to use Oxford as a picturesque bus-stop . |
| 3 | ‘ They say it could come any time — calling up . ’ |
| 4 | They say it will delay global warming due to the greenhouse effect for several years . |
| 5 | They hope it will encourage more people to take up dance . |
| 6 | They believe it will mean that for the first time in El Salvador 's history , there will be genuine political freedom . |