Example sentences of "[adj] [to-vb] you [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sorry to burden you with another Europroblem , but with the growth in cross-border activity , we are getting more and more bright-eyed young journalists that know a foreign language and report back from continental press conferences the English equivalent of exactly what was said in the local language — except that it does n't actually mean anything in English : an august journal — no names to spare any blushes — reports that the boss of IBM Deutschland GmbH said with regard to the company 's figures ‘ we made a decision to place a burden on our financial balance in order to ensure a healthier future ’ … |
| 2 | I am sorry to worry you over this but the result of the present system is that John Merer and I are barely on speaking terms . |
| 3 | His face filled with sly mockery , he allowed his eyes to slide insultingly over her , and a sneer pulled at his mouth as he said softly , ‘ Maybe I was wrong to ditch you after all . |
| 4 | I really do n't feel free to tell you about this , but it seems to have been both deeply deranging and profoundly helpful . |
| 5 | Afterwards , Lord Sterling sent a facsimile message from Britannia to Buffalo , which read : ‘ Delighted to see you in such splendid company on this great occasion . ’ |
| 6 | I have come to you tonight as much to thank you for that answer as to explain to those of you who already plan to make your home in Eretz — and to any others who may make such a decision in the future — what lies before you . ’ |
| 7 | Beginning with one or more of these questions is likely to carry you into other , new areas of your own . |
| 8 | THE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE is glad to help you with any enquiry . |
| 9 | We will be glad to assist you with any special requirements you may have and to offer you our hospitality and advice throughout your visit . |
| 10 | ‘ I was supposed to take you in dead , ’ muttered K ! sdra sullenly . |
| 11 | There is a rent review due next year , and I think they will be quite likely to ask you for additional rent , erm amount of rent per annum to you . |
| 12 | So , to take one illustration from the law reports , if you are the company 's assistant accountant , it could be unfair to dismiss you for alleged lack of management ability if that has no real bearing on your daily tasks . |
| 13 | I 'm so sorry to put you to all this trouble . ’ |
| 14 | I 'm sorry to put you to any inconvenience , but it ca n't be helped . |
| 15 | Mayoress : ( warmly ) It 's good to see you after all I 've heard . |
| 16 | It 's good to meet you at last . |
| 17 | One thing you can be sure of is that the panel will know the words of these characters very well ( they will probably be able to prompt you at any given moment should you ‘ dry ’ ) but each and every time the lines are spoken by a new voice they are different in their texture , humour , drama and music . |
| 18 | Hospital chaplains and your own minister may be able happy to support you through stressful and difficult times , particularly if you are working in an emotionally stressful area . |
| 19 | It seems a bit extreme to banish you to solitary confinement — especially at this early hour . |
| 20 | ‘ So I wo n't be able to see you for those two weeks . |
| 21 | In any event , they should be able to provide you with good advice . |
| 22 | COHSE , the RCN , and the HVA all offer indemnity insurance schemes , and your local steward should be able to provide you with specific written details of this . |
| 23 | If you are elderly or disabled , your local Council of Voluntary Service should be able to provide you with willing volunteers to come and decorate for you . |
| 24 | I returned to London , and was unable to find you until two hours ago . ’ |
| 25 | ‘ Shall I be able to reach you at 1027 , Westminster Drive ? ’ she asked . |
| 26 | Staff in the Registration Officer 's department will be happy to help you with any questions or difficulties about how you or anyone else you are concerned about will be affected by this new tax . |
| 27 | I would be very happy to help you in any way possible . |
| 28 | Would I be able to hear you through that , yeah . |
| 29 | Chances are I will be able to help you with other topics , so do n't be put off writing again because I was no help the first time . |
| 30 | In this sort of situation the local Social Services Department may be able to help you with many practical problems , such as caring for a dependent relative . |