Example sentences of "what [pron] [vb base] be a [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | In what I hope was a rare lapse into intolerance , I asked the reporter next to me : ‘ Does that little sod always talk like that ? ’ |
2 | And there are other references throughout to , what I reply is a clear direction that most developments should be in erm in or closely related to settlements and , of course , that will be a matter addressed through through local plans . |
3 | With what I swear was a scathing look that said something like " Wally " , he launched himself gracefully on to the air and noiselessly flew down the gill out of sight . |
4 | ‘ What I want is a biodegradable board — like the husk of a grain of wheat . |
5 | ‘ What I want is a safe , happy and successful climb — very much in that order . |
6 | He said : ‘ Special Branch should now be called in to flush out what I suspect is a politically-motivated mole operating within the palace . ’ |
7 | I 'm also a big fan of the three guitarists mentioned above , and have given you what I think is a good Nuno Bettencourt sound on my processor … |
8 | But I , I mean I use it as a , that may be the psychology behind it , but I use it as a bad example of , for obvious reasons , and there 's a real bad example , and there may be some politics behind it , there 's What I think is a good example : ‘ Southeast Arts ’ sorry , ‘ Southeast Tourist Board , South of England Board . ’ |
9 | And , indeed , as befits someone who 's hovering on the edge of idolatry , even her vocabulary has gone a little pagan ‘ Till dieted by thee I grow mature in knowledge as the Gods who all things know ’ , and then what I think is a brilliant touch on Milton 's part , the very next line says to us ‘ Though others envy what they can not give ’ . |
10 | The reason I draw attention to this guidance is that it draws what I think is a crucial distinction for our purposes here today , between the need to assess at the structure plan level the need for a road proposal and in paragraph five thirty one , a clear statement there that consideration of environmental impacts in relation to where the road goes , is a matter for the local plan . |
11 | There are various former members of the BBC who believe that I was the instigator of the action against them , but unlike politicians I bear this sort of thing with a great deal of tolerance , taking what I think is a sensible view that one can not make omelettes without breaking eggs . |
12 | ‘ What I see is a beautiful , desirable woman . |
13 | Now , we did what I believe is a British first . |
14 | What I need is a New Testament Christianity that speaks to the modern man that I am now ; a faith , in short , that is real and challenging to modernity . |
15 | ‘ What I need is a nice girl , ’ he said . |
16 | What I need is a nice little research job where I can write my books and keep well away from them . ’ |
17 | Even when you get what you think is a good answer make sure it is substantiated . |
18 | ‘ But what you see is a huge , hot swollen , painful limb because of all the damage that 's been done within and the kid is in terrible pain . |
19 | The formulae look quite reasonable ; what you need is a little practice in handling them . |
20 | ‘ What you need is a private detective , ’ said Cornelius Murphy . |
21 | What you need is a simple but effective structure or framework , strong enough to support the weight of your answer . |
22 | What you need is a regular occupation . ’ |
23 | but what you need is a one to one to get the child out the building if there 's a fire |
24 | A girl sits down with a man and he says , ‘ What you need is a good romance and it so happens I 'm very romantic ’ — that 's marketing . |
25 | ‘ You talk about getting a job — but what you need is a good long rest . |
26 | What you need is a good stiff drink inside you , to warm you up . ’ |
27 | " I expect what you need is a good curetting . " |
28 | ‘ What you need is a decent pack of hounds , ’ said Cumbermound undeterred . |
29 | what you need is a square meal . " |
30 | ‘ What you need is a permanent display somewhere in London ; perhaps John 's photograph and the number of days he 's been held . |