Example sentences of "[pers pn] [adv] [subord] [adj] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Indeed , in the final I had the strange sensation of feeling privileged to be running with him rather than determined to try to beat him . |
| 2 | But on this particular morning it was taking him longer than usual to kindle the cheeky spark that had always singled him out from the rest . |
| 3 | Another major enemy said , with ostentatious sadness , that he feared once the public decided a Prime Minister was not up to the job , he 'd find it all but impossible to eradicate that impression . |
| 4 | The recent fixed-rate mortgage offers , such as those from the Halifax ( fixed rate at 10.80% for five years ) and National Westminster Bank ( 10.95% for two years ) may look attractive if one was paying 15.75% in 1989 and found it all but impossible to make ends meet . |
| 5 | ‘ Look — ’ now she was finding it all but impossible to get back to her feet , and the embarrassment of having him witness her futile struggles was fast becoming unbearable ‘ — I 'm quite happy just to potter about by myself here ; you really do n't have to hang around me . ’ |
| 6 | The software will not be as familiar , nor is it usually as easy to use but the results could well be worth it . |