Example sentences of "[pron] [vb infin] a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is justly ironic that the Government , which refused to control the industry and protect the environment , has also refused to help them conduct a price-fixing operation . |
| 2 | They know about science from television and from their school teacher , and any other source of information to them is really beneficial to let them make a sensible decision . |
| 3 | By using drama as a part of the learning process , English teachers will be providing experiences for pupils which will help them make an informed choice when considering drama as a subject option , whether for GCSE or as part of a non-examined course in combined or expressive arts . |
| 4 | But before I do this , let me make a philosophical point . |
| 5 | Before I regret the temporary arrival of my better nature , you 'd better let me make a few calls and see what I can do to get you home today . ’ |
| 6 | Erm let me make a few announcements erm firstly Longmans the publishers are producing a large and they hope definitive dictionary of the English language and in aid of this they have asked various universities to produce examples , recorded examples of academic monologue and we 've agreed to cooperate and that is what this little piece of electronic wizardry is in aid of in case you were wondering . |
| 7 | Having endorsed this as a learning technique , let me make a few recommendations and observations of my own and list my personal ‘ top ten ’ . |
| 8 | President Bush defended his administration 's cautious response , saying he had seen no facts since Tuesday which ‘ would have made me make a different decision ’ . |
| 9 | He 's certainly made me laugh a few times ! |
| 10 | The way the police deal with them is brutal violence — making them swallow a complete glue bag , torturing them , burning out their eyes , cutting out their tongues and their ears . |
| 11 | ‘ Let me introduce an honest man , Brother Athelstan . |
| 12 | Let me describe a possible scenario . |
| 13 | I would agree that a hypnotist could not , for example , make me attack an innocent person . |
| 14 | While you are finding that , could I make a general request of the counsels . |
| 15 | Could I make a constructive suggestion in this context of board salaries or remunerations or compensation packages or bonuses I 'm saying that in a slightly tongue in cheek way because I believe that the majority of shareholders do n't understand the differences between these concepts , as you gentlemen evidently do . |
| 16 | ‘ All that I have done today has gone amiss ’ , he says ( II , 17 ) ; ‘ Since we passed through the Argonath my choices have gone amiss ’ ( II , 28 ) ; ‘ And now may I make a right choice , and change the evil fate of this unhappy day ! ’ |
| 17 | May I make a relevant point please ? |
| 18 | So shall I make a fresh cup of tea ? |
| 19 | Can I make a special request ? |
| 20 | ‘ In no case did I make a formal approach to the top management of any of the firms to get approval or support for the research . |
| 21 | Did I want a new hobby , to knit for my family , or to make money ? |
| 22 | but in , no it 's not red , it 'll , I think it 's military police , erm , that 's how she can do it with er , erm a maroon beret , because she said to me did I want a peaked cap ? and I said no the , the er , erm maroon beret , so it shows its the parachute regiment |
| 23 | Did I want a three-course dinner ? |
| 24 | I think the book is really well written and it 's that needed to be I do n't know , do I need a black pen , man . |
| 25 | Is there a software fix for mouse.com or do I need a serial mouse ? |
| 26 | Thank God I 'm fully recovered , but I feel I need a fresh look to make a new start . ’ |
| 27 | Many caterers however , still ask the question , ‘ Why do I need a commercial microwave when cheaper domestic ovens are available ? ’ |
| 28 | Having been blessed with a cold mother , did I seek a cold wife ? |
| 29 | ‘ May I steal a few minutes of your time on this unique occasion and go back to November 22 , 1944 when nine Mosquitos from our Squadron were briefed to mark the U-Boat pens at Trondheim for 171 Lancasters . |
| 30 | May I present a few eye-openers for those who have accused Pakistan bowlers of doctoring the ball ? |