Example sentences of "we [vb past] [pers pn] [to-vb] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In fact we expected them to solve the problem for us . |
| 2 | We asked him to explain the significance of ‘ Manifeste ’ . |
| 3 | At the start we asked them to approach the Union of Post Office Workers ( UPW ) to cut off the mail to Grunwick but they would n't do that either . |
| 4 | The chosen redesigners were Information Design unit of Newport Pagnell , UK ; and we asked them to make The Lancet easier to read by attention to the typography , layout , and production techniques . |
| 5 | She said when , when Mrs said why did you ask Emma she goes , cos we asked you to go the cinema all the time . |
| 6 | Yeah , he 's there from Barnsley up Birmingham it says that were a hundred miles away where we got 'em to drop the money off |
| 7 | Faithful viewers will recall that last Friday we invited you to nominate the person you thought truly deserved a hero 's luxury weekend in London . |
| 8 | As you can see , sir , this lady is quite a redoubtable lady and it was with great difficulty that we persuaded her to await the outcome of this enquiry before insisting on seeing you personally , sir . ’ |
| 9 | Sorry to moan , but we trusted you to write the truth . |