Example sentences of "[modal v] [pers pn] [verb] that [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ And may I suggest that this is precisely the kind of overheated sensational attitude I would most strongly deplore . |
| 2 | May I suggest that this is only true if natural conditions are emulated , and to do this requires a thorough understanding of the Cardinals ' natural habitat — which is not a blackwater area . |
| 3 | Therefore , may I request that all fields on the record are completed and updated and that all your acquisition criteria are included . |
| 4 | ‘ May I observe that this is a rather strange sort of idleness … ’ and he went on to admit that , although it was difficult for him to defend his present way of life , there was purpose in it , even if that purpose was an obscure one . |
| 5 | ‘ Nor must you imagine that all innovations will be fruitful . |
| 6 | Not for a moment must you imagine that this philanthropic gesture was anything but calculated on the part of the occupying military . |
| 7 | Nor should you think that this is a slice of ‘ heritage ’ , or a statement of pride in cultural or racial roots : some of these pieces are traditional , but this music 's still developing . |
| 8 | Should you wish that this Office act as ‘ home authority ’ for your company in any of these matters , please submit the necessary information on the enclosed form . |
| 9 | Then , should you find that all the seats are taken , |
| 10 | And even if it were , as it just might be , true , why should she assume that this old ex-pat , mainly interested in the hunt for gentleman 's relish , knew anything about it ? |
| 11 | Neither must we forget that most fish can adapt to a particular food source and actually produce more of a particular enzyme to cope with a new food . |
| 12 | If the mood is one of resigned acceptance , that the situation represents one 's life difficulties , that there is no help to be obtained in dealing with the matter , should we consider that such a person has a problem ? |
| 13 | Assimilation creates something of a problem for phoneme theory ; when , for example , in ‘ good ’ becomes in the context ‘ … girl ’ ( ) or in the context ‘ … boy ’ ( ) , should we say that one phoneme has been substituted for another ? |
| 14 | Should we say that this cry had meaning ? |
| 15 | It is unlikely that the presence of the higher hurdle will prevent reviewing courts from quashing a decision should they feel that this is warranted . |
| 16 | Might I suggest that one of the empty commercial properties in Woodbridge might be well suited to such a venture ? |
| 17 | Might I suggest that young George should use his opportunity to put his expensive university education towards a greater purpose than the expansion of his wallet . |
| 18 | Might I suggest that this space would be far better utilised with a large picture of Terry Christian ? |
| 19 | It is the very same thing erm could I say that two people have written to me , two of my constituents and I do agree that that they have a point . |
| 20 | Please could you ensure that this is made clear on any notices that are put up and that the contractors doing the work are also aware that pedestrians , cyclists and people requiring access to property are to be allowed through . |
| 21 | How could you show that this was not because chocolate bars , sweets , etc. , are more likely to be eaten since your depression means that you can not be bothered to cook a proper meal ? |
| 22 | What could we change that half into so that we could one sixth to it ? |
| 23 | Could we qualify that that we do not want them to go down School Lane ? |
| 24 | Could we Before we get today , could we say that these are the gnostics are n't |
| 25 | It could he argued that Latin America offers a good example of this . |
| 26 | Finally , may we emphasise that this letter is not intended to restrict or otherwise affect the quality of our products or service . |
| 27 | And second , how dare she imply that those hundreds of thousands of people with a spinal injury throughout the world are not walking because they lack the will to do so . |
| 28 | She had n't been prepared for the way poetry came into this fitting together of parts , Shall I believe that unsubstantial Death is amorous , and that the lean abhorrèd monster keeps Thee here in dark to be his paramour , she recited in her head , as O'Hara climbed on top and humped her beneath the rude unshaded bulb . |
| 29 | Mr Williams : ‘ Although you did not , would you expect that some people seeing young children on the motorway would be so concerned as to slow down ? ’ |
| 30 | How would you know that that was a footballer ? |