Example sentences of "and i do [verb] [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | A bit of oversell occurred with the hardback at £9.99 , but it turned out alright , and I do think this is very much a paperback title . |
2 | Darlington councillor Peter Jones , Tory spokesman on the transport committee , said : ‘ Obviously it 's a waste of space and I do hope such an excellent facility can be brought into service as soon as possible . |
3 | Obviously a basic knowledge of local geology is helpful , and I do urge all who wish to follow my example to PLEASE avoid denuding the countryside of lichen and moss-covered rocks which will leave scars and deprive various creepy-crawlies of their homes . |
4 | Adolph was my friend , and I do feel responsible . |
5 | ‘ I realise that I come into the picture as a relative , and I do feel natural interest and concern for my great-uncle . |
6 | Sometimes I 'm rather greedy and I do eat more than I should , and then you pay for it in the end . |
7 | And I do prefer slow cooking methods . |
8 | I know you mean well and I do appreciate all you 're doing , but I really am in the middle of a thought and it 's very difficult for me when you keep … look , if it 's really , really important , then please do interrupt me — but only if it 's urgent , OK ? |
9 | And I do have such doubts but , being a modest person as you know |
10 | I declare a bias immediately ; I am a practitioner , and I do have large grants in this field . |
11 | and I do like that sewing stripe down the middle |
12 | ‘ But what I am talking about , because it is my business , is mainstream commercial cinema and I do maintain that mainstream cinema should be looking towards its audience . |
13 | It 's earning the pennies to pay the bills at the end of the month ’ and I do get upset if it 's come out perfectly . |