Example sentences of "[v-ing] [pron] [modal v] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Those totems were my warning shot ; anybody who set foot on the island after seeing them should know what to expect . |
| 2 | Handling and using them may give a sense of the past . |
| 3 | For the next sale , a wider range of firms will be eligible to establish shops and applicants using them will have preference in allocations if there is heavy demand . |
| 4 | John Selwyn Gummer , Minister of Agriculture , Fisheries and Food There is no point in producing a list of microwave ovens without giving the detailed instructions so that those using them can improve their performance . |
| 5 | These are often a combination of personal and peer-group interests ; and pursuing them can lead to the development of a wide range of knowledge and skills . |
| 6 | And if you 're to try and fill her shoes , which I very much doubt you 'll ever do , but if you 're to be even half the woman that she was , may God have mercy on her , then you 'll need all the reminding I can give you . ’ |
| 7 | ‘ You 're suggesting I 'll do so ? ’ |
| 8 | ‘ You 're not seriously suggesting I might do her some harm ? ’ |
| 9 | ‘ Are you suggesting I should go out with him ? ’ |
| 10 | ‘ Are you suggesting I should cook breakfast for you too ? ’ |
| 11 | ‘ Are you suggesting I should kill him ? ’ |
| 12 | Sums of money I am describing tonight are large , revenue and capital spending combined , of over three thousand million pounds is many times the amount spent by quangos in Wales outside the health service and the grant represents a large share of my total budget for Wales and I hope members opposite are not suggesting I should cut spending on health , that is a vital service which I thought they supported as well . |
| 13 | A slim attractive girl in jeans hovered near , her pose suggesting I could approach her ; but before I could do so Señora Sanchez accosted me . |
| 14 | And suggesting I 'd creep out and send a postcard to some , well , some girlfriend or another ! ’ |
| 15 | ‘ Once when all the chapels and the churches were thronged and full of singing I could have stayed because the flock was here , but now I have to go out seeking a flock . |
| 16 | out of the balcony and he starts singing I can see Keilly |
| 17 | With the sails furled , the device could be made to fold inward to the mast for loading and unloading I would suggest that here , a good idea lies begging . |
| 18 | Even with ground handling someone must take charge , but it may not be the pilot . |
| 19 | Must now conclude trusting my dear that every blessing will attend you and trusting I may find you well when I return — kiss dear Fritz [ ? ] for me and believe me to remain Eliza |
| 20 | I , I mean I went like this into dinner okay , and I suppose everyone was like what 's she doing in a skirt or whatever cos they were all like looking and then like half way when I was eating I could feel them all staring at me and laughing and Jim and that lot were laughing and I could see Charlie |
| 21 | that 's why I was an A&R man for a while , trying to tell other people what to do without realising I should do it myself . ’ |
| 22 | So when I 'm knitting I will add a stitch each side for the seam if necessary , so that I do n't lose any of the pattern . |
| 23 | ‘ If that child is sick from laughing I shall hold you responsible . ’ |
| 24 | She 'd be there , waiting , in her own way praying I 'd make it back OK . |
| 25 | Well it 's all happening I 'll tell her . |
| 26 | If I nearly close my eyes and carry on walking I can pretend I 'm blind . |
| 27 | Erm I think if someone er told me I need to control my car whilst driving I would have erm one hand on the steering wheel . |
| 28 | Mm stop the shoulders aching I would think . |
| 29 | I 've played against him and Wasim in county cricket and , believe me , if they had been cheating I would have known . |
| 30 | Because timber-frame is a dry construction method , the homes can be decorated immediately without the risk of shrinkage and cracking which can occur as a result of humidity in brick and block build . |