Example sentences of "[pron] [vb infin] [conj] a " in BNC.

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1 Nor do I think that a complete free for all would be in the best interests of the trade .
2 Nor do I consider that a better balance of interests would necessarily be achieved .
3 Neither do I believe that a painter could have painted it — had he seen what I saw .
4 Dare I say that a set of vintage pickups and a lick of conductive paint would almost complete the sonic illusion , in the same way that burying the neck and body in peat for a few months would crown the guitar 's appearance !
5 Before the Prime Minister answers , let me repeat that a Member must ask questions about matters for which the Prime Minister is responsible ; he can not answer for Labour party policies .
6 Well if I could refer you , ma'am , to my paragraph three point seven of my supplementary statement , erm I do indicate there erm that the factors which make me believe that a location in this sector or these three sectors erm is a better one in far , as far as employment is concerned .
7 He takes his terminal care in the pub : ‘ Can you make that a large one , Ben , the other one went too quickly . ’
8 Just one question was asked to each of the chosen seven : How heavily influenced are you by the sentiments of groups like The Smiths and do you think that a record like that is capable of causing a drastic change in your attitudes to a subject like vegetarianism ?
9 Do n't you think that a lot of the advertisements are just like advertising today , wanting to sell the garments
10 Do you think that a ‘ full census ’ would be a valuable exercise ?
11 Would n't you think that a sudden noise like that — like a rifle-shot , I 'd say — would startle a man if he was n't expecting it ?
12 Now I ask you , do you think that a privatized network that has to pay a divided to investors will lead to a better , safer , cleaner , cheaper railway ?
13 Secondly , of course it is true , and it always has been , that if people are asked , ’ Do you think that a Scottish assembly or a Scottish Parliament is a good idea ? ’ , most tend to give a positive response .
14 Sergeant Major , you 've been in the Army for about nigh on twenty years now , do you think that a soldier has to be able to cope with that sort of taunting and name calling when he 's on the streets of Belfast for example .
15 Do n't you think that a lot of doctors are too willing to hand out these tranquillizers ?
16 Well , we want to let you know that a new church is opening just down the road from you .
17 But you can at least monitor their response on the graphic , via the LEDs , but there 's nothing to let you know that a program has been properly saved with the ‘ save ’ button .
18 Once you have done so , the word ‘ play ’ flashes in the display to let you know that a parameter has been changed .
19 Oh , and did you know that a stranger has arrived to see you ? ’
20 Do n't you know that a really submissive maid soon learns to please the Master in every way … every way , McAllister ?
21 But do n't you know whether a solicitor 's going to be here for the committal proceedings today ?
22 ‘ Do you know if a date is set for Harriet 's funeral ?
23 But how do you know if a product works ?
24 Do you know if a dedicated driver is available ?
25 Do you know the heart , do yo do you know if a heart
26 Whereas who else do you know and a little bit later it 's well anybody else it 's er vague is n't it ?
27 The question raised by the Law Lords on the Circuit who referred it to the High Court was whether despite being deaf and dumb and uneducated , did the defendant know the difference between right and wrong , did she know that a consequence of guilt was punishment , and did she have the power of communicating her thoughts ?
28 What do you do if a waste pipe freezes ?
29 Well , what would you do if a crowd of crazy relatives turned up to stay ?
30 What do you do if a bird shits on your car ?
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