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 .
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