Example sentences of "[modal v] [vb infin] [pron] be [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Words such as ’ normal ’ and ’ roles ’ are so weighed down with morally conservative pressures no responsible film-maker should let them be thrown in so lightly and without challenge . |
| 2 | Therefore one should let oneself be moved to refrain . |
| 3 | Oh I 'll let it be known that your mother is a very good instructress . |
| 4 | ‘ No decent Egyptian woman would let herself be subjected to such a thing , ’ said Zeinab , removing Owen 's hand . |
| 5 | With your permission , I shall let it be known that you are in fact my lord 's bastard — bastardy , whilst it precludes a royal marriage , is no impediment to a good match , more especially when the bride possesses a sizeable dowry . ’ |
| 6 | Whoever cares for his own safety is lost ; but if a man will let himself be lost for my sake and for the Gospel that man is safe ( Mark 8:35 ) . |
| 7 | That 's ninety pounds and we will order it be paid at a rate of five pounds a week . |
| 8 | This makes the statement easier for your customer to understand and reconcile and will help you be paid faster , as well as saving a lot of time on queries . |
| 9 | Lastly , just as people looking for jobs are advised to ask around and find out about prospects through the grapevine rather than from official sources , employers too , where appropriate , can let it be known that they are looking for a certain sort of employee . |