Example sentences of "[pron] with the [noun sg] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | Most of the time we console ourselves with the knowledge that we are ‘ good enough ’ , loving parents . |
| 2 | Simultaneously , he concerned himself with the idea that cities were necessary , not evil , but that ‘ without the life of the soil from which to draw its strength , the urban culture must lose its source of strength and rejuvenescence ’ . |
| 3 | Concerned , however , that these words might make him seem too frivolous , in the simple delight he obviously took in playing with his cat , he checks himself with the criticism that ‘ verily it may well be called an idle man 's pastime ’ . |
| 4 | When he was then slow in announcing a name , Churchill enjoyed himself with the mot that ‘ Baldwin has to find a man of inferior ability to himself , and this Herculean task requires time for its accomplishment . ’ |
| 5 | He cheered himself with the thought that there was not ‘ an idea I 've ever had that I have n't put down on paper . ’ |
| 6 | Another general consoled himself with the thought that ‘ as the rebels are flesh and blood as well as us … they must , while this bad season lasts , suspend all operations ’ , but was rapidly proved wrong . |
| 7 | ( As his dreams of conquest crashed , Hitler consoled himself with the thought that Allied bombing was only destroying what he had intended to demolish anyway , to make place for his own buildings . ) |
| 8 | Ramsay was less than delighted with the task , but consoled himself with the thought that at least the journey south would take them by Dunbar Castle again , and a call thereat would be possible . |
| 9 | As the heating was off it had been cold , but he had comforted himself with the thought that it was not as cold as it was outside where many of the animals were . |
| 10 | As he turned back the coverlet of the bed where he must sleep alone , Frere consoled himself with the thought that what he was incapable of accomplishing himself might be accomplished for him by time and that providential hand , of which , in his earnest efforts outside the home , he was the faithful instrument . |
| 11 | But Harry hurried on , consoling himself with the thought that he still retained one secret advantage over those who thought they had the better of him . |
| 12 | ‘ When the State usurps the functions of the family ’ … and consoled himself with the thought that he never pontificated unless he was drunk . |
| 13 | Lucien was n't quite sure how he felt about being a second choice , but comforted himself with the knowledge that Garimel had undoubtedly been bought by a less lenient household . |
| 14 | Sometimes Brian tried to comfort himself with the fact that , however much he had wanted a child , he had not forced motherhood on Celia , that Harry 's conception had not exactly been his fault ; but then that thought had been instantly negated by the realisation that his own pleasure at her pregnancy , their move to the country and his insistence that all would be well , amounted to a foolish bigoted optimism for which he blamed himself entirely . |
| 15 | He had to content himself with the fact that it was mostly a one-way affair . |
| 16 | Now he has to content himself with the fact that the only replica of a Captain Cook ship he has been involved in was one built for the new shopping centre in Middlesbrough eight years ago . |
| 17 | That is to say , your study will provide you with the knowledge that is generally accepted as making up the subject . |
| 18 | It 's possible that your feelings are especially strong at the moment because you can see both your children growing away from the baby stage , leaving you with the knowledge that that chapter of your life is perhaps closed . |
| 19 | The All Blacks are searching for perfection on the pitch and the physical strength and skill of their forwards leaves you with the sense that they are not far from attaining that dream . |
| 20 | The gentle , careful , intelligent eyes that gave nothing away while leaving you with the impression that you and what you were saying were the most intelligent things she had ever beheld and heard . |
| 21 | With time , however , it becomes less efficient at supplying itself with the moisture that wards off wrinkles . |
| 22 | Media reports have acquainted everyone with the notion that rocketing prison populations , overcrowding , unrest among staff and inmates , and especially prison riots ( such as those at Strangeways prison in Manchester and at over 20 other prisons in April 1990 ) add up to a severe and deepening penal crisis . |
| 23 | welcomed everyone with the news that had been awarded a GL&SE Sports Council Award for Services to Sport , in the category of ‘ Raising Standards of Performance ’ for her work with the National Display Team . |
| 24 | One of my colleagues , no doubt swayed by the heat of the discussion , turned on me sitting in my short-sleeved uniform shirt , and rebuked me with the warning that ‘ in my force , you 'd be disciplined for mutilating police property … |
| 25 | Although the banquet and establishment of courtiers and servants was as splendid as possible , there was a feeling in the air which impressed me with the idea that the whole pageant might be ephemeral . |
| 26 | tormenting me with the likelihood that Mala was … that Mala would … that Mala had … |
| 27 | She wrapped up the clogs and gave them back to me with the instruction that I was only to wear the shoes when I came to call . |
| 28 | Rather than some forbidding official document , his report consisted of a letter to me with the disclaimer that it was not intended to be a major addition to the already considerable library of the National Health Service . |
| 29 | But it will happen … not quite yet but at the point where he will no longer hinder me with the pretence that he would have me stay . |
| 30 | Soon after my retirement the Oxford University Press approached me with the suggestion that I might collect and edit an anthology of prayers . |