Example sentences of "[conj] this [verb] [pers pn] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I was sorry that he went to the West Riding after only two terms , although this made me stand on my own feet quickly , which was of itself of value . |
| 2 | Some knew about the various methods of pain relief available , but others had no idea at all , and this made them feel even less in control of what was happening to them . |
| 3 | We were referred to as ‘ sinister ’ and this made me see how little impact we had made upon the establishment and how much further we needed to go . |
| 4 | Suddenly he was unsure and this made him feel afraid . |
| 5 | And this does you see , you get it with the number . |
| 6 | People who are used to having responsible jobs at home or in the office and who are known to be good managers and organizers can not understand why suddenly the simplest task seems to be beyond them , and this makes them feel out of control and very unsafe . |
| 7 | The third stage is seeing our anxiety getting bigger and bigger and this makes it get worse . |
| 8 | If this makes them pause , even briefly , it may be just enough for the prey to escape . |
| 9 | If this makes it seem inevitable that Labour 's electoral support should slump , it has to be pointed out that , according to the opinion polls , Labour might well have won had an election been called in 1978 . |
| 10 | ( If this makes you squirm , or giggle nervously , you have just recognised yourself ! ) |
| 11 | People like Jeff Whitefoot who is so experienced should be trying to encourage young players like myself but this makes me feel like packing it in . ’ |
| 12 | Trevor has often wondered whether this made him grow up with silly fussy habits which irritated the girls with whom he would like to have been involved . |
| 13 | I also often attach a little shade fringe of yarn under the colour key too , as this helps me remember later what type and quality of yarn was used , as well as the actual colours . |