Example sentences of "[vb infin] [adj] [verb] this [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We may also say that the linguistic expressions ( or their meanings ) that appear in particular token constructions identify entities and properties ( and we shall feel free to extend this use of identify to the activity of the speakers and writers who use the constructions ) . |
| 2 | They added : ‘ Some men might feel fortunate to experience this sort of thing . ’ |
| 3 | One department is concerned with worldwide issues ; for example , when looking at the outlook for energy , it does not feel qualified to do this type of study itself . |
| 4 | Girls who are very aware of parental disapproval may not feel able to take this step and also not want to run the risk of parents somehow finding out that they had gone to the doctor or the clinic . |
| 5 | So far as my honourable friend er is concerned he is right erm and we indeed suggested that the staff federation should be affiliated to the council of civil service trade unions to enable staff who belong to the federation to gain access to the facilities available to unions affiliated to the C C S U. Sadly , sadly the civil service unions did not feel able to accept this proposal . |
| 6 | Their Lordships , however , did not feel able to accept this conclusion . |
| 7 | It would sound odd to put this description into the past tense , with " described " and " constructed " , unless you were deliberately emphasising the the fact that this book was produced at a particular point in the past , for example in order to compare it explicitly with a book written more recently . |
| 8 | Finally , while I hope we will work hard to implement this system , if there are problems please get in touch with me . |
| 9 | ‘ I do n't see fit to compound this tragedy by adding to the deep distress that the incident must already have caused to you , the deceased 's relatives and others , ’ he said . |
| 10 | You really will look stunning wearing this week 's great offer . |
| 11 | Again the harsh voice sounded in his inner ear , ‘ … should it ever become necessary to activate this device , I assure you that both I and my staff will be well clear of its effects . |
| 12 | It may seem strange to include this chapter , but there are two reasons . |
| 13 | Nevertheless , Steilmann does not seem eager to introduce this method of manufacturing into his many other clothes lines . |