Example sentences of "[conj] wish [pers pn] a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ushers , magistrates , Clerks of the Court , solicitors , and even the odd judge or barrister now nod affably to me or wish me a good day and more than one defendant , during the break while evidence is being weighted , has asked my ‘ professional ’ opinion as to his chances . |
| 2 | May I take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the School and to wish you a pleasant morning with us . |
| 3 | Dared she stop and wish him a happy Christmas ? |
| 4 | I 'll be in again first thing in the morning to see him , so I 'll be able to come and wish you a Merry Christmas , Faye . ’ |
| 5 | He said goodbye to the tourist and wished him a pleasant stay . |
| 6 | The charismatic former director of Essex social services , Maurice Hawker , writes to reassure readers , following our exclusive report ( 25 February ) that Tony Newton , former Social Security Minister and Essex MP , turned up at his farewell party and wished him a happy retirement on behalf of the government . |
| 7 | The employee behind the check in desk gave me a huge smile and welcomed me to the airport , gave me my seat reservation card and wished me a good journey . |
| 8 | Amazed that the little machine had brought us so far , he gave me his prayer beads and wished us a safe trip , ‘ Allah willing ’ . |
| 9 | We look forward to his participation in our affairs , and wish him a fulfilling time during his time in the House — however long or short that may be . |
| 10 | ‘ I wonder if I can send Dick my love and wish him a speedy recovery through Guitarist … ? ’ asked Clem . |
| 11 | During his lunch-hour I give him the last orange , a biro and three lollipops , all I can muster , and wish him a happy birthday . |
| 12 | We thank you for giving us the incentive to do this and wish you a Merry Christmas and happy New Year . |