Example sentences of "[modal v] get a [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I learned afterwards that Mrs McLaren was in the habit of getting up and going to bed so early that night was confused with day ; and having an idea that she must get a message to the man who did her garden , she had gone out before it was light , lost her way , and fallen into the brook , where she was found by a man walking to work . |
| 2 | I must get a grip on my mind . |
| 3 | I must get a grip on myself , she told herself firmly . |
| 4 | Because they must , I mean even though Mark 's are good suits , I mean they must get a lot of wear . |
| 5 | We must get a light from the Baba Yaga . " |
| 6 | That 's it you must get a commitment on the phone . |
| 7 | Seventh , but one of the most important , Gerstner must get a handle on IBM 's debt — ‘ Make sure you really understand why IBM 's debt has ballooned in the past five years , ’ advises Smith . |
| 8 | We must get a balance between commitments and resources , and we 'll only get that when we have a full scale review of Britain 's defence obligations , both present and future . |
| 9 | And you must get a photograph of that . |
| 10 | Erm I remember er thinking one day , erm I must get a photograph of that er building which was clearly a erm er a coal office or similar , I 'll go back at the weekend and get that . |
| 11 | If one pays for a pint of beer , one should get a pint of beer . |
| 12 | It is right that when one pays for a pint of beer , one should get a pint of beer . |
| 13 | As long as the component 's use is not significantly different , these items should get a tick on the boffin 's clipboard . |
| 14 | Not everyone can negotiate discounts or travel to shows , though in most cases you should get a discount for buying a complete set up , and may do for investing in several expensive fish at once . |
| 15 | ah ha , maybe we should get a licence for this |
| 16 | I probably could , but I should get a bit of support from the script-writers . |
| 17 | I do n't really think that I should get a lot of pleasure out of going to watch croquet tomorrow . |
| 18 | You should get a picture of how you currently influence and where your strengths could be developed . |
| 19 | I mean , I , I was very much got the impression from her I , I 'm sorry I did n't get a name , the chap I was speaking to , but erm it , he , he was very distinct that we should get a letter from I S and that have conformation and , and , er and send it on , you know , that , they all should also should get a copy , so it , it strikes me we should perhaps write a write to I S and perhaps send a copy with a covering letter to British Section |
| 20 | whether he will be invited to lunch , and if not , whether he should get a sandwich in a pub instead , and if so , whether he would prefer egg and tomato , or cheese and chutney ; |
| 21 | Either you , or the person speaking for you , can tell the Appeal Committee why you think your child should get a place in the school you want , and why you think the Council should not have refused . |
| 22 | I should get a cup of tea now should n't I . |
| 23 | You might get a grant from … |
| 24 | You might get a clip round the ear . |
| 25 | ‘ Henry ! ’ said Elinor , in a voice that suggested that if he did n't shut up he might get a clip round the ear . |
| 26 | As his series of meetings progressed , some at Chartwell , some in London , there was even fear on the part of Jones and Davidson that he might get a settlement in the absence of the Prime Minister and thus damage Baldwin 's position . |
| 27 | Might get a pair of shoes and a two piece coat and trousers you see , but invariably your school attire was a jersey and er a pair of trousers . |
| 28 | ‘ I 'm keeping my fingers crossed that I might get a bit of it to strengthen the squad . ’ |
| 29 | I think he might get a bit of a a a a bit of a reaction from one or two of these people , do n't you ? |
| 30 | You might get a bit of a mixture a few other birds not always sparrows . |