Example sentences of "[adj] [to-vb] [pron] [vb infin] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you are not prepared to let me see the original letter then this pretence of cooperation becomes a farce and I see no point in continuing it . ’ |
| 2 | And I must be on top to let him take the full force of the impact . |
| 3 | It would be wrong to make them pay the price of justice — although this might nudge us into remembering that innocent wives and children and other dependents are made to suffer when the state imprisons thousands of working-class men for crimes which are often insignificant compared with corporate crimes . |
| 4 | and as you do n't have anything to do with the decorating anyway I do n't know what you 're peeved about you like it before and then you like it after , and you 're quite content to let me do the bit in the middle . |
| 5 | They were seen for one further session during which it was possible to help them reach a suitable compromise . |
| 6 | On this page we have tried to give you as much help and information as possible to help you discover the real Amsterdam , with excursion and holiday ideas in the city . |
| 7 | It is hard to see anything like the controlling hand of a single dominant ideology in all this , given the complex shifts of power and positioning which are in play in these constructions . |
| 8 | No , even the hyenas wo n't laugh at these and anyone who has to put up with you telling these gags is likely to let you take a closer look at the lion 's cage — like from the inside . |
| 9 | ‘ If you have n't already arranged something else , I know Con would be glad to let you have the wedding breakfast here in the Watermen , ’ she added . |
| 10 | On the second occasion an inspector recognised his van and re fused to let him unload the stock . |
| 11 | It was not that she was weakening , she told herself , it would just be simpler to let him move the bureau . |
| 12 | One of the authors , Phil Hanson , who is IBM 's consultancy team leader , commented : ‘ While few of our manufacturing companies have proved to be world class , it is good to see we have a significant number of strong contenders . |
| 13 | In history and in modern times , any sporting pursuit which seriously engages blacks is sure to see them become the leaders in the field . |
| 14 | A hand-lens is useful to help you find the eggs . |
| 15 | Even if Brady were able to sell one of several players who would be allowed to leave the club in response to a reasonable offer , Celtic 's bankers might be unwilling to let them use the money for the purchase of McGinlay or anybody else . |
| 16 | And when we prevailed on the prior to let us raise the stone , this is what we found . ’ |
| 17 | Noel Whelan had a very impressive first half ; I 'd be happy to see him start the next few matches . |
| 18 | If they go away with a positive decision against starting up a tourism enterprise , Sue feels she has been able to help them avoid an expensive mistake . |
| 19 | Whatever your savings needs , Barclays will be able to help you reach the right decision . |
| 20 | Following our telephone conversation today I have considered how we might be able to help you identify the companies which will best satisfy your strategic plan for expansion into the UK . |
| 21 | If Sarah Lander ( writer of the first ‘ Unfair to Stefan ’ letter in the December/January issue of Tennis World ) would like to write to me , I would be happy to let her have a copy of a video of this year 's US Open men 's final . |
| 22 | Kathleen , absolute brick to the end , has let me keep my season ticket for London so I 've still been able to pop down there during the day when I feel like it — and the rail staff at Colchester have been quite happy to let me have a break in my journey . |
| 23 | Alternatively if anyone is lost for words or ideas and needs help , Pat will be happy to let you have a copy of what will be on the computer . |
| 24 | has arranged with Reigate & Banstead Council to plant a commemorative flower bed featuring our logo , in honour of our 40th Anniversary in 1992. will be happy to let you have a copy of her initial letter if you would like to suggest the idea to your local council . |
| 25 | US fast food outlets like Wendy 's ( a burger chain ) and Denny 's ( a regular ‘ diner ’ in the true sense of the word ) , were quite happy to let us charge the GRiD as we ate out food ! |
| 26 | But erm I 'm compiling a list at the moment on tutors and er I 'll be able to let you know the probably next week I should think . |
| 27 | But they 're apt to make me feel a bit I suppose that 's what they 're for , a bit docile like , you know what I mean ? |
| 28 | Although Harry tried to be tender and attentive at first , Ann sensed from the start that he did n't really love her , and that she would never be able to make him forget the great hurt he had suffered by losing Martha . |
| 29 | ‘ I 'm pleased to see you 've an appetite , ’ Michele observed . |
| 30 | ‘ The society will be pleased to help you get a report suitable for your needs ; details of the house or flat buyers ' reports ( option 2 ) and building survey ( option 3 ) are set out overleaf . |