Example sentences of "would [vb infin] at any [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He would laugh at any suggestion that the photocells might point away from the light , with their wires departing on the side nearest the light . |
| 2 | Donaldson described him as having ‘ a slight figure , with a strong constitution ( only once was he seen to wear an overcoat ) … frank and plain spoken , occasionally even to roughness … no flatterer … somewhat impulsive and gifted with great shrewdness and common sense … he was a man of the highest integrity and independence , and so far from leading his clients into needless of extravagant outlay , he would demur at any expense beyond his employer 's means … |
| 3 | It was a nightmare from which he would awaken at any moment . |
| 4 | He looked down at the child , surprised , as if the boy would vanish at any moment , leaving him holding nothing . |
| 5 | I told him again how I had been reinforced in my belief that , whereas Germany seemed intent on war , Italy , while verbally identifying herself with the Axis , would clutch at any straw to evade participation , and that our policy should be to keep her out of it with every means in our power . |
| 6 | They show more respect for OUR national anthem than you would find at any soccer match . |