Example sentences of "[subord] he [verb] the [adj -est] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Kenner is a strong believer in digital recording techniques , although he thinks the greatest danger with hi-fi purism is that one starts splitting hairs . |
| 2 | From 1851 to 1881 he was professor of ophthalmic medicine and surgery at University College London , and although he influenced the earliest microscopical investigations of Joseph ( later first Baron ) Lister [ q.v. ] , |
| 3 | Almost immediately he confronted the biggest crisis of his political life . |
| 4 | Uncomfortable , not liking the thought of leaving the hospital until he knew the worst … or best … |
| 5 | He crawled along the branch until he reached the nearest flower . |
| 6 | If he had the slightest suspicion of how she really felt , it could well bring out the sympathetic side of his nature . |
| 7 | See diversion sign and ask B if he knows the best way around it . |
| 8 | Even if the Tories lose their overall majority , Mr Major is almost certain to seek to form a minority Government if he has the largest number of seats . |
| 9 | If he has the slightest doubt about his ability to launch safely , bearing in mind such hazards as swinging to one side or a cable break at any stage , then he must refuse the launch . |
| 10 | Not because that love and desire was mutual , but because he wanted the strongest possible hold over her … |
| 11 | Similarly , as soon as he shows the smallest sign of being too cold , or too warm , his environment is manipulated to create the conditions of maximum comfort . |
| 12 | It had been tricky enough for him to help the women to whom he had no commitment even though he felt the deepest pity for them , but to help McAllister , whom he loved so dearly — how was he to do that ? |