Example sentences of "was something [pers pn] [vb mod] [vb infin] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I wish there was something we could do to help him , though . ’ |
| 2 | Leith had grown fond of both of them , and , feeling sorry for them , she knew at the same time that this was something they would have to work out for themselves . |
| 3 | ‘ They both have trades that are drastically needed and felt that it was something they could offer to help these children , ’ explained Mark 's girlfriend , Sarah Howe . |
| 4 | It would be hard saying goodbye to the servants , some of whom had been around since she was born , but it was something she would have to do , she simply had no choice . |
| 5 | It was unlikely , because there were numerous Telfords in the phone book , and in any case it was something she 'd have to risk . |
| 6 | If only there was something she could do to help him cope . |
| 7 | It was something she could have done without and finally she was struck with inspiration . |
| 8 | Surely there was something he could do to alleviate the suffering of this creature ? |
| 9 | Luke Hunter might find it quite natural to have people fussing over him — presumably , with his wealth , it was something he 'd have to get used to . |
| 10 | But Claire said , ‘ I wish there was something I could do to help . ’ |
| 11 | I wish there was something I could do to help . " |