Example sentences of "i understand [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mr Churchill : Do I understand the Right Honourable Gentleman to say " Rubbish " ? |
| 2 | Richard E Grant , the narrator of Pallas 2 , tells me : ‘ I understand a detective was sent out to get one . ’ |
| 3 | I understand a couple got into a garden . |
| 4 | I felt sad about this as I have several friends from my Salford days in Hong Kong , but I understand a decision to carry out this action has been put off for some time , so perhaps it was a regrettable necessity . |
| 5 | By CD I understand a property of communication , displayed in the course of the development of the information to be conveyed and consisting in advancing this development . |
| 6 | His recording of the title song became a massive hit and I understand a new sexier image will be revealed around Christmas . |
| 7 | If there is any problem with the actual locking up , I understand a local resident had offered to do this . |
| 8 | and you do get them , but I understand a lot of them , a majority of them now , er , the university students , or what have you , they do n't want to do the overtime , because they 've got to study right , they come in , they do the job , and they just do n't want any stress . |
| 9 | We still do not have a proper address for Nanking , but I 'll try to sent it to you soon , as I understand a comrade from Nanking is coming to see us here to make arrangements for our visit there . |
| 10 | I think I understand a little better what Hockney is getting at with his ‘ reverse perspective ’ , though that seems a perverse way of describing ( I think ) an immersion in his subject matter . |
| 11 | I understand every single word , ’ said Fonda . |
| 12 | I understand the Campaign for Real Ale Limited may change the amount only after giving me prior notice . |
| 13 | I understand the definition of a bar is somewhere used principally for the consumption of alcoholic beverages . |
| 14 | Shell , 42 , said : ‘ It is an historical event and I understand the significance of it , but the main thing is I know who I am and I 'm proud of it . |
| 15 | In so far as I understand the logic here , heterosexual sodomy is surrogate homosexuality and homosexual sodomy is surrogate heterosexuality — or rather surrogate heterosexual incestuous genital intercourse . |
| 16 | ‘ I understand the doctor wanted you to have a sleep if you could , Mr Morgan ‘ ’ Catherine Crane said briskly . |
| 17 | SIR — Being 18 , able-bodied and a keen sportswoman , I understand the satisfaction and pleasure that sport can bring , and consequently feel empathy for those with physical disabilities who wish to gain the same satisfaction and recognition from their chosen sports . |
| 18 | Tony Ward , spokesman for the British Athletics Federation , said after yesterday 's decision : ‘ I understand the testing procedures were incorrect . |
| 19 | I understand the England coach , Dick Best , who was in Hong Kong with the Barbarians , will take charge of the England operation . |
| 20 | I understand the Gulf Trust 's anxiety , but I think they have not really focused on this case or heard the reasonableness of advanced payments . ’ |
| 21 | I understand the gearbox is designed to run at a temperature of 95°C , so would it not be prudent to use the heavier oil ? |
| 22 | I understand the facility fee for our filming will be 75 and I would be most grateful if you could send me an invoice in due course . |
| 23 | Being a photographer I understand how photographers can manipulate a situation ; I understand the game . |
| 24 | You say someone such as myself , but I am as far as I understand the housekeeper of this house , while your father is the under-butler . ’ |
| 25 | I understand the Great White Chief wants to see me . ’ |
| 26 | Can I just say on this subject that while I understand the arguments on both sides of the fence , remember that for every successful composer there are hundreds who are not , and their cause is not helped by someone taping their album for a friend . |
| 27 | I 'm not even sure I understand the character . |
| 28 | ‘ I understand the boss and his secretary are playing house ’ |
| 29 | I understand the Football Association are monitoring his outburts closely and could be forced to act if they continue . |
| 30 | In that direction I understand the Indians , Pakistanis and Sri Lankans have offered a total of about £1 million more to help pay for cricket in developing countries . |