Example sentences of "[conj] i do [vb infin] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But chopin is not my domain , although I do admire some of his works enormously . |
| 2 | Mine does n't have Lace Sensors on it , although I do have one guitar with those on ; my model has pickups just like on the Stevie Ray Vaughan one , and they become a little more powerful as you go towards the bridge . |
| 3 | Perhaps a new issue of tickets was ordered rather than an alteration to the printed price , although I do have one example of an altered price . |
| 4 | With a top capacity of some 75 litres it 's large enough for a week 's backpacking , or even extended expedition use , although I do have some doubts as to whether it could stand up to the rigours of expedition life . |
| 5 | I continued to go off and on although I do have some special memories as a youngster running on to the Hillsborough turf to shake John Giles 's hand after beating Birmingham 3–0 in the Cup semi-final ( 1972 ) . |
| 6 | I deal with children all the time erm many of my I 've been there eight years now and so lots of children have passed through my hands who in particular have lots of educational problems and need special help , and I suppose somebody though erm that although the rage now is to have Governors who are working in industry , and that 's perfectly proper , that it would n't be a bad idea to have somebody who is supposed to have some knowledge and background of the way children behave and what children need , so erm although I do have some politics , you know , Bill , I erm largely keep them quiet in the governing body . |
| 7 | Having used both Ami Pro 3.0 and Word 2 for Windows ( which has to be seen as the main competition as it is the number one heavyweight word processor ) I find that I do prefer Ami Pro for one simple reason — its use of colour . |
| 8 | I think my question will make it clear that I do understand that . |
| 9 | A bit of oversell occurred with the hardback at £9.99 , but it turned out alright , and I do think this is very much a paperback title . |
| 10 | Darlington councillor Peter Jones , Tory spokesman on the transport committee , said : ‘ Obviously it 's a waste of space and I do hope such an excellent facility can be brought into service as soon as possible . |
| 11 | Obviously a basic knowledge of local geology is helpful , and I do urge all who wish to follow my example to PLEASE avoid denuding the countryside of lichen and moss-covered rocks which will leave scars and deprive various creepy-crawlies of their homes . |
| 12 | Adolph was my friend , and I do feel responsible . |
| 13 | ‘ I realise that I come into the picture as a relative , and I do feel natural interest and concern for my great-uncle . |
| 14 | Sometimes I 'm rather greedy and I do eat more than I should , and then you pay for it in the end . |
| 15 | And I do prefer slow cooking methods . |
| 16 | I know you mean well and I do appreciate all you 're doing , but I really am in the middle of a thought and it 's very difficult for me when you keep … look , if it 's really , really important , then please do interrupt me — but only if it 's urgent , OK ? |
| 17 | And I do have such doubts but , being a modest person as you know |
| 18 | I declare a bias immediately ; I am a practitioner , and I do have large grants in this field . |
| 19 | and I do like that sewing stripe down the middle |
| 20 | ‘ But what I am talking about , because it is my business , is mainstream commercial cinema and I do maintain that mainstream cinema should be looking towards its audience . |
| 21 | It 's earning the pennies to pay the bills at the end of the month ’ and I do get upset if it 's come out perfectly . |
| 22 | Many thanks for a first class mag , even if I do go green with envy at some of the kit ! |
| 23 | if I do effect all the |
| 24 | ‘ We sha n't be here much longer — if I do take this job , only another month . |
| 25 | ‘ If I do get bad feelings I know they wo n't last long and that I will cope ’ |
| 26 | Because if I 'm not reasonably careful , if I do have another drink , in fact if I stay a further minute even without another drink-then I shall probably suggest to you that we proceed — do n't forget that we do n't ‘ progress ’ in the police force , we always ‘ proceed ’ — to , er … ’ |
| 27 | ‘ And to the end that you may deal for me without hindrance , to bring about this peace , I undertake that I will not henceforth , at least until I do withdraw this word , have any ado of my own willing with any English company in arms , but will forbear them as you counsel . |
| 28 | We do n't have a kidney-shaped swimming pool , but I do possess several palettes . |
| 29 | Not that I have anything against gas fitters but I do think that to do what I did at 15 takes a bit more courage . |
| 30 | Also now that we 've got UNISON the one union I think they can help but I do think that 's what needs to be done , because they 're doing the same with the hospital as , as now doing with the pits even after the closure campaign . |