Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] [adv prt] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Apologists wishing to stress the harmony between science and religion may gloss over those facets of Christianity as it was that distinguished it from Christianity as they now wish it to be . |
| 2 | In some cases , overseas groups have just taken speculative shareholdings in British insurance companies in the hope that their interest may flush out other buyers . |
| 3 | Requests for assistance or consultation lead to a fairly high level of interruption and noise in the office , which may slow down other work and even make holding a telephone conversation difficult . |
| 4 | Block loans through the public library service will have an important part to play , and it will be advantageous to both sides if the teachers have provided a detailed breakdown of likely sub-themes and activities for the library staff to use ( although their own examination of stock may throw up additional possibilities which could be suggested ) . |
| 5 | The analysis stage may throw up numerous conclusions that you feel are fit for managers who await the report . |
| 6 | Frank discussion of the sort suggested above may throw out underlying attitudes that need to be faced and worked at . |
| 7 | They are found at various points on plants , including fruits as on those of Crescentia spp. and in 15 other genera of Bignoniaceae , and the nectar may make up substantial parts of the ant diet as in the case of the extrafloral nectar of Caularthron bilamellatum ( Orchidaceae ) of Central America , which comprises up to 48% of the associated ants ' diet at some times of the year . |
| 8 | In addition , the foetus needs nourishment via the mother 's blood supply and the maternal body must build up sufficient material and energy for this . |
| 9 | The plaintiffs argue that the same principle should apply in favour of making an order that the defendant should deliver up such property on the basis that such an order is not an order for discovery and that the authorities relating to discovery have no application . |
| 10 | The government had concluded ‘ that it is quite wrong that we should build up artificial hopes ’ by allowing boat people to remain in the colony in the belief that they would be resettled . |
| 11 | Doubtless I should think out some plan later . |
| 12 | Local researchers should seek out these records — after a while they tend to go missing . |
| 13 | Any artist should seek out those people who can get them closer to a record company . ’ |
| 14 | Young physicians considering a research based career should seek out those people in senior posts who have a real desire to see fresh minds flourish in academic medicine . |
| 15 | Loan proposals : The syndicate bank must seek out creditworthy borrowers and entice them to use its expertise . |
| 16 | No longer would it be necessary to evolve an extended programme so that the highlights of each discipline should fall over separate weekends . |
| 17 | They must count out three paces , turn round quickly and throw the contents of the cup over their opponent . |
| 18 | Unit trusts must buy back any units investors wish to sell , at the prevailing price , and so investors can obtain liquidity at any time , although of course if instant liquidity is required the transaction may have to be carried out at unfavourable prices , and so units should be thought of as long term investments with a deposit account held at a bank or building society for liquid funds . |
| 19 | Does my right hon. Friend accept what is becoming obvious by now — that many of his hon. Friends , and Members in all parts of the House , have no wish or even thought that he should resign over this issue , or that my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister should see fit to accept his resignation ? |
| 20 | Ludens will bring Marcus here , he should show up any moment , I hope he has n't messed up the car ! ’ |
| 21 | They should show up Tory authorities for not providing nursery provision . |
| 22 | I do hope Chesky manages to reissue Wild 's legendary RCA recording of the Scharwenka First Piano Concerto , but in the meantime all connoisseurs of superb piano playing should snap up this disc without delay . |
| 23 | RSPCA wildlife officer Colin Booty said : ‘ The legislation should bring about responsible breeding and release of birds , with more thought given to their welfare after release . ’ |
| 24 | Either one should bring in new subscribers , though . |
| 25 | Some 30 named attendees heard a long and detailed speech from the Mayor in which he hinted that ‘ for reasons which he need not go into they must give up all idea of the links becoming the property of the town ’ . |
| 26 | Going further , Sigmoid retreated into one of his annoying fits of purity , declaring , ‘ To achieve godliness , my boy , you must give up all possessions … ’ |
| 27 | By May 1915 Unionist leaders were convinced that they must give up some independence if they were to influence the war ; the liquor issue seemed to show the danger of staying aloof , and the shell scandal seemed to show that they were needed inside . |
| 28 | The shape of the budget line changes to 175 ; after point 7 the individual can consume more of good X , but to do so she must give up some quantity of good Y. In the example shown the new welfare maximum for the individual is on the corner point , 7 . |
| 29 | When he says , ‘ I must give over this life ’ , you know he wo n't . |
| 30 | In and out of season he must give off these sparks of personal brightness , to dazzle as he had dazzled James of Lusignan , King of Cyprus , with his ‘ singular courtesy and noblesse ’ when he was governor of Bordeaux . |