Example sentences of "[pos pn] [noun] it [modal v] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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1 | I know from experience that if I approached their hives with scented lotion on my hair it would make them angry . ’ |
2 | For my money it can rain as much as it likes in the coming weeks . |
3 | But if there had been any doubt in my mind it would have been immediately resolved by my first breath of the crisp , tangy air . |
4 | ‘ There 's no doubt in my mind it will happen — it 's just a question of when . ’ |
5 | I am not certain of the date when the Navy finally abandoned the general use of hammocks , but to my mind it must have been as retrogressive a decision as that taken when abandoning the tot of ‘ Nelson 's blood ’ at 12 noon every day ! |
6 | I 'm grateful , that 's for today , erm my Lord it may sound slightly more erm contentious , but I 'd also ask for certificate for counsel for the thirteenth of August hearing , may I say the reason for that , it 's a matter that has n't come before you , you wo n't know about , it 's this , this reason , because at that period it was n't just the application under twenty eighty or twenty eight , four for delay there was another application er , which was unsuccessful which has n't been proceed today , but cost were also disallowed with more serious reason , I submit that said showed er negligent or that improper conduct , there was a substantial attack mounted , and I can use no other words fairly describe it on the professional conduct of and for that reason my Lord er both cos the seriousness of the allegations , but of course also because of the potential conflict that they acted for themselves and it would of been in situation for us solicitor hence to turn up , er they instructed counsel and my self , and so for that double reason in my believe we should be entitled to at , at first stage , ordinarily I would n't of had a very good run for argument but I , it 's my suspicion my clue recollection , be backed up by those behind me , and indeed by the documents that a substantial attack was mounted and it was in , I have to say in full flight terms , and much hence could n't be said to be unreasonable to deem if necessarily , unusually to send counsel in front of a taxing master , well I wo n't say any more on the point , but that is my suspicion |
7 | My Lord it may help to say that if your Lordship does this reading my Lord , I do n't intend to take your Lordship through the documents any more myself in opening , because I think once your Lordship has has seen the extent of it , I 'm going to call Mr to give evidence and go to through the documentation that way , once . |
8 | If I had given my advice it would have been ignored . ’ |
9 | My family was very very supportive my mum was very happy that I was doing something for myself later on in my life it will help me very much and my husband was very very good . |
10 | Well when I was It would have changed when I was well maybe my teens it would have changed I think . |
11 | ‘ Not much there but as long as you followed my instructions it will do . ’ |
12 | If I 'd held my hand it would have looked suspicious . |
13 | If I had had a car of my own I would have offered her a lift , however far out of my way it might have taken me . |
14 | For my mother it must have been a sad comedown from the Legation , but we boys enjoyed ourselves . |
15 | From its exports it can earn foreign currency , and begin to pay off its huge debts . |
16 | Although from her upbringing it might have been thought that ‘ visiting the sick ’ would be a part of her daily life she had hardly ever — thanks to the Welfare State — had to perform this duty , and then only with her mother or father . |
17 | To its horror it will find itself slipping and sliding , tumbling down at the mercy of its foes . |
18 | In its heyday it must have been a good little vehicle , but now it was definitely finished . |
19 | It is more affordable and accessible than the digital alternatives , and despite its shortcomings it will do much to popularise the concept of videotelephony . |
20 | But for all the attempted value and variety of their pop it can sound obvious and predictable , just like Gang Of Four sometimes do . |
21 | When the Minotaur heard their cries it would seek them out and kill them . |
22 | At the time of its foundation it must have been a serenely beautiful sight to behold — spreading golden-white stonework set amid the pastoral Lincolnshire greens . |
23 | Once a company has chosen its name it must comply with ss. 348–50 Companies Act 1985 regarding publication . |
24 | If France had exceeded its authority it would have been in breach of this agreement , but the effects on the relationship between Morocco and a third party are less clear . |
25 | There is a recognition among these groups of the unity of their struggles and a desire to support each other , based on the recognition that if one community stops mining in its area it will add to the strength of opposition groups in other areas , while a defeat in one area will lead to a weakening of campaigns in other areas . |
26 | Group environmental manager Jon Lawrence said : ‘ If Wedgwood is to achieve its objectives it will require the commitment and co-operation of every individual working for the Company and not just those who have specific responsibilities in this area . |
27 | At its peak it will add 90 million people to the world each year , roughly equivalent to the population of Mexico . |
28 | Most of these officials , apart from the land-officers , operated at the centre and the Crown had virtually no local bureaucracy : to enforce its commands it must rely upon the unpaid assistance of the propertied classes . |
29 | Unless careful control is exercised over its introduction it can have unpleasant effects on things like corporate image , house styles and general productivity . |
30 | There are proposals for a number of bypasses which are relatively limited , erm throughout the majority of its length it will remain single carriageway . |