Example sentences of "[v-ing] [pron] did [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is not true I married for a red corduroy jacket belonging to my wife 's father ; but there is no denying he did pass it on to me , as a sort of dowry I believe . |
| 2 | If I could manage to absorb a tablet in between the bouts of vomiting it did stop the sickness and bring a pain-free sleep — but it left me too exhausted to do anything about enjoying life . |
| 3 | ‘ Although , when I was going he did give me a sort of squeeze and said I 'd got the loveliest mouth he 'd ever seen . ’ |
| 4 | Christmas cards go flying I did take a picture of all my birthday cards , |
| 5 | Like you go , even saying I did serve quite a bit faster than her , which I do like , you know she still should o i if the bar done seven fifty she should have , she should have done what two , three and a half ? |
| 6 | I 'm just saying it did jolly well . |
| 7 | It is also possible to get data for past populations of countries , and to make alternative projections towards the present day , thus comparing what did happen with what might have happened . |
| 8 | The group are staying for another 24 hours , during which they 're hoping whatever did go bump in the night will make a return appearance . |
| 9 | ‘ Meaning you did care before ? ’ he asked silkily . |