Example sentences of "[pers pn] that [prep] this " in BNC.
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| 1 | Emil explained to me that on this trip the linen , cutlery and glasses had been provided by the caterers , and without more ado he showed me first , where to find everything and second , how to set a table . |
| 2 | It seems to me that at this level of textual analysis , translators generally face three main possibilities : |
| 3 | It is the happiest of coincidences for them that on this day when the mind of thinking adults in this country is concentrated on whom not to vote for , the Masters opens at Augusta . |
| 4 | Is it not good enough for ‘ Managers ’ to be sent with briefs , memorised in their heads , to have fireside chats with the best and brightest , telling them that in this day and age their promotion is really the ability to retain their jobs . |
| 5 | I refer to your recent interview for the above post and regret to advise you that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful . |
| 6 | I refer to your recent interview for the above post and regret to advise you that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful . |
| 7 | I refer to your recent application and interview for the above position and regret to inform you that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful . |
| 8 | Well , let me tell you that on this occasion I would welcome a little more intolerance from you . |
| 9 | And having asked the question it now occurred to him that with this woman 's shrewd , sharp eyes upon him , he may be unable to bear the answer . |
| 10 | The Doctor had wanted to run straight back into danger , as was his wont , but she had persuaded him that on this occasion at least , some forethought and preparation would be a better idea than just leaving everything to chance and inspiration , particularly as the former seemed hell bent on giving them a hard time of things . |
| 11 | Rather breathlessly , he told her that despite this , no one and nothing could take from them what had been . |
| 12 | He met Charlotte 's gaze for a moment and it seemed to her that in this at least he was sincere . |
| 13 | Is it that in this society there is much too much material clutter , which is a manifestation ( infestation ) of the weaker sides of brains everywhere , and this is placed as a permanent distraction from , and avoidance of , truth ( the complex abstractual reasoning of which we are all capable ) ? |
| 14 | I hope that the Noble Earl will be able to assure us that on this issue too there will be Government amendments on report to deal with this important matter . |