Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] us [prep] " in BNC.

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1 The seeds are all the external influences that tend to throw us out of balance and they may affect us on any level of our being ; on the physical level it may be something simple like being exposed to a cold wind , getting soaked in the rain or even some form of trauma .
2 ‘ They ought to thank us for letting our Thing do their job for them , ’ said Gurder solemnly .
3 Perhaps we do not yet have the tools for a scientific resolution of this task and this is where Utopian thinking may aid us in identifying our political goals .
4 We have shown how group frequencies derived from experience with other molecules may be used to suggest assignments for particularly characteristic bands , and how the use of isotopes may assist us in the deduction of molecular structure and of the types of atoms involved in each mode .
5 If you must compare us with Paris , then look at the international visitors figures .
6 The accumulation of life 's experience should make us at our wisest when we are old .
7 You must regard us as a cross to bear . ’
8 If the complaint can not be resolved there and then , complete one of our Client Liaison Forms in resort and then you must notify us in writing within 60 days of the date you returned from holiday .
9 This we may express , indeed , in a few words , but it should influence us throughout all our treatment of horses ; for a horse will more readily take the bit , if , when he has taken it , something pleasant results to himself ; and he will leap across ditches , and jump over obstacles , and comply with our wishes in all other respects , if he looks forward , when he has done what is required of him , to some indulgence .
10 I think BT should compensate us for the concern and inconvenience these mystery calls cause , perhaps by reducing bills for that quarter .
11 Nevertheless , the de-Marxisation of their project by him and the ‘ death of the social ’ which he has announced should alert us to the doubts raised by Raymond Williams on the issue of certain types of Utopianism .
12 ( The very fact that the proposed ‘ Star Wars ’ defensive strategy of the United States involves computerised laser technology should alert us to the fact that such a defence has ominous offensive possibilities . )
13 It is probable that we are not yet aware of the extensive use made of the river system for bulk transport at that period , but there are indications which should alert us to it , such as the wharfage on the River Ver discovered in the 1954 — 7 excavation at the Park Street villa ( Saunders , 1963 , 118 — 123 ) .
14 We have been more wary of challenging the transcultural verity of sexual categories , but in reality a minimum awareness of the evidence should alert us to the fact that though various cultures share general sexual forms , this does not mean that their content , inner structures and meanings are identical .
15 From a pedagogic point of view , the possibility of culture specificity should alert us to the fact that when we teach terms referring to discourse type and use them in discourse processing and production , we should not take for granted that each term has an exact translation equivalent .
16 Such an exhibition , and its permanent record in the lavishly illustrated new book edited by Wendy Roworth , should alert us to the rich possibilities offered by serious reassessment of the work of such a varied , complex and intellectual artist as Angelica Kauffman .
17 This should alert us to the fact that the canons are incomplete records , and that they could even overlook matters of royal concern , like Guntram 's foundation of the monastery of St Marcel .
18 Elisabeth Cook 's recent account of the ‘ Querelle des Bouffons ’ shows an extensive political dimension , which should alert us to the nature of associated rhetoric .
19 It struck me as extraordinary that the hon. Member for Dagenham ( Mr. Gould ) should attack us on that point .
20 But to say ‘ well we may run into erm problems which we ca n't at the moment foresee , or problems which may make life temporarily a little difficult ’ I do n't think should prevent us from tackling the problem .
21 This zest should be carried into the transcendent and should bring us to the horizons of mental thought .
22 Before we se now hopefully it should bring us to about four o'clock .
23 It is the emotional and dynamic tug of a story which must prevent us from reading in too literal a spirit .
24 That should give us at least half a whole time equivalent nurse on every ward .
25 That and the Governments troubles should keep us off the front page for a day or two .
26 Anyone interested in learning more about this scheme should contact us at the address below , or on .
27 Women interested in joining FORWARD should contact us at 38 King St , WC2E 8JT .
28 ‘ We still have some trade space available and anyone wishing to be present at the championships should contact us at 0232 370222 . ’
29 And that should see us through the difficult times . ’
30 Other parts of the hall complex will be developed over the next few months and should provide us with additional facilities .
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