Example sentences of "[adv] [adj] [conj] do [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ It is easy to ridicule the ‘ that 's not cricket old boy ’ attitude , ’ remarked Wolfenden , ‘ but in its deeper ( and usually inarticulate ) significance it stili provides something like the foundations of an ethical standard which may not be highly intellectual but does have a considerable influence on the day-to-day behaviour of millions of people . ’ |
| 2 | Building union organisation is not as dramatic as a riot , but it is still possible and does offer hope where Steve Platt offers pessimism ! |
| 3 | Where changes to Learning Outcomes are more significant and do reflect changes of emphasis or rationale of the module descriptor , these are highlighted in paragraph 4.3 . |
| 4 | And Moses was well peeved and did lose his rag saying , ‘ Thou shalt not Rock ‘ n ’ Roll , for this is the eleventh commandment … ’ |
| 5 | If you are keeping very healthy and do become pregnant , the pregnancy will not necessarily make you more ill or encourage sickness . |
| 6 | I myself prefer Mrs. Proudie out of the three , but Madeline I also find interesting and thought-provoking while Mrs. Crawley seems the most boring as she is admired by everybody and does nothing wrong , which is very dull but does provide contrast . |