Example sentences of "[pron] [vb mod] [verb] such [noun pl] " in BNC.
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1 | I tried telling her she was wrong , which was silly really , because no-one ought to decide such things for anyone else … ’ |
2 | Mother of mercy , I must put such suspicions from my mind ! |
3 | ‘ I 'd keep such thoughts to yourself , if I were you , ’ he said haughtily . |
4 | I would advise such readers not to lose heart : there is nothing in this book which can not be grasped by an 11-year-old who employs a little application : I know , because I 've tested it on an 11-year-old . |
5 | I would guide such readers to the ‘ Suggested Further Reading ’ section at the end of the book . |
6 | I will examine such contentions below . |
7 | But I will take such things as the brickwork , or maybe the roof tiles into account , and work to achieve a complementary landscape . ’ |
8 | ‘ I have to tell you I can bear such insults , ’ Mr Kinnock told a 500-strong crowd that spilled out of the Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre into a field outside . |
9 | It must have been a savage attack ; Boswell had offended Johnson 's pride and held him up to ridicule ; now Johnson retaliated with such force that Boswell says , ‘ though I can bear such attacks as well as most men , I yet found myself so much the sport of all the company , that I would gladly expunge from my mind every trace of this severe retort . ’ |
10 | The tiny perfections of detail in these deceptions have puzzled some animal-watchers , who argue that no predator could be that clever — so why should there be these amazing refinements which may include such things as small patches of fake leaf-mould , or tiny pieces of leaf damage' ? |
11 | Do not be surprised though if , following one of these episodes , she suddenly picks herself up temporarily and shows a marked increase of physical activity and busyness , which may include such things as arranging to have some redecorations done in her home or changing all the furniture around . |
12 | Finally , the test items selected are weighted accordingly and used in research contexts to discriminate groups of different degrees of authoritarianism and search for any correlates which might explain such differences . |
13 | It was the primary purpose of reorganisation to recast local government in a way which would make such palliatives unnecessary . |
14 | We are in close touch with our allies on this matter to see the ways by which assistance can perhaps be given , and contracts can be placed , for valuable work to be done which would occupy such scientists , in addition to the part that they might also play more directly in some of the work involved in the dismantling and disabling programme of that massive nuclear arsenal . |
15 | Granny 's visits to Bowes Road would always be very much appreciated by her little granddaughter Doris , if only because of the teatime treats which would attend such occasions ; as she took the old lady upstairs to dispose of her coat , Doris would whisper : ‘ We 've got blackcurrant pie today because you 're here ; we only ever have it when you come … ’ . |
16 | To correct imbalances arising internally within the organism requires the use of a therapy which can counteract such imbalances . |
17 | Now there is treatment which can help such children . ’ |
18 | However much she may enjoy such pursuits , there will be times when she would actually rather wander the streets unaccompanied . |
19 | You should check such things as leaking gutters and downpipes , internal plumbing leaks , drainage faults , even cracked window an door sills — all can have the same effect . |
20 | If a salesperson believes that a buyer is unwilling to reveal his or her true objections , he or she should ask such questions as |
21 | Look to the South of the loch where you 'll see such peaks as Beinn a' Chaisgein Mor , Ruadh Stac Mor and Beinn Lair . |
22 | Where did the people who could pay such prices come from ? |
23 | " You should just see her , you ca n't imagine , you would have to see her to know why she chose it , " and all the time , as she spoke , some more assured , sophisticated account underran her words , silently , in her own mind , an account by some other girl , some girl who could wear such garments , and laugh at them , and explain them , and not suffer — some girl so far above such things that nothing could pull her down . |
24 | Who could resist such sentiments ? |
25 | Coming from the lead guitarist in a band who 've only just released their second single , you 'd expect such remarks to be taken with a hefty pinch of salt . |
26 | I doubt any more whether we live in the sort of society where you could have such rules . |
27 | If your subject has academic qualifications you could ask such questions as , ‘ How long did it take you to get your degree ? ’ ; |
28 | ‘ He was a man who used to notice such things ? ’ |
29 | Why should it be imagined she would enjoy such lies ? |
30 | Here she would receive such visitors as happened to be staying in the house , and subsequently reverential visitors , who appealed to her for aid or sympathy . |