Example sentences of "[coord] [vb infin] [prep] [pers pn] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The rub is the general conviction , based on the man 's record , that the same pragmatism , unencumbered by ideology or ethics , that leads him to sign an agreement one day will lead him to renege or cheat on it the next . |
| 2 | I could try and describe to you the expression in my eyes at this moment ; but they are far too discoloured with rage . |
| 3 | But — ’ and here she sighed , ‘ Lily darling , I could look and look at him the whole day … ’ |
| 4 | I wonder if you would be good enough to sign and return to me the attached letters of intent , in your capacity of Assistant Managing Director of the Division ? |
| 5 | He was working in the parks just now so he was back in , and apparently he 'd had to go round and baby-sit for them the night before . |