Example sentences of "i [vb infin] [art] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | While you are finding that , could I make a general request of the counsels . |
| 2 | Could I make a constructive suggestion in this context of board salaries or remunerations or compensation packages or bonuses I 'm saying that in a slightly tongue in cheek way because I believe that the majority of shareholders do n't understand the differences between these concepts , as you gentlemen evidently do . |
| 3 | ‘ All that I have done today has gone amiss ’ , he says ( II , 17 ) ; ‘ Since we passed through the Argonath my choices have gone amiss ’ ( II , 28 ) ; ‘ And now may I make a right choice , and change the evil fate of this unhappy day ! ’ |
| 4 | May I make a relevant point please ? |
| 5 | So shall I make a fresh cup of tea ? |
| 6 | Can I make a special request ? |
| 7 | ‘ In no case did I make a formal approach to the top management of any of the firms to get approval or support for the research . |
| 8 | As a Scottish lawyer , may I make the simple point that the Lord Advocate looked carefully at the question of a prosecution for culpable homicide ? |
| 9 | Shall I make the little thingumajig up for you ? |
| 10 | Can I make the same point as well please ? |
| 11 | May I make the further suggestion that when it is all over on 9 April we get the right hon. Gentleman a new job — a walk-on part in a re-run of ’ Crossroads ’ or as a substitute for Ken Barlow . |
| 12 | Two were routine , one richly comic , one quite serious ; and in none did I experience the slightest pain or discomfort . |
| 13 | Did I want a new hobby , to knit for my family , or to make money ? |
| 14 | but in , no it 's not red , it 'll , I think it 's military police , erm , that 's how she can do it with er , erm a maroon beret , because she said to me did I want a peaked cap ? and I said no the , the er , erm maroon beret , so it shows its the parachute regiment |
| 15 | Did I want a three-course dinner ? |
| 16 | Did I think the big flanker was offside and did I think I was half-held . |
| 17 | Erm there have been erm , I should have written it down actually because I 've I 've just gone a complete blank , there was that erm that famous case in the States ah and there were two people who 'd erm I think the main impetus for the abuse of their child came from the came from the man came from the husband and there was a great deal of er debate as to why the woman had n't successfully protected the child or successfully done something about it er and I 've forgotten the names of the people and I 've forgotten when it was . |
| 18 | From a different political viewpoint , may I congratulate the Prime Minister on his ability and the authority that he demonstrated during the negotiations that secured this agreement , which , despite all the odds , will be beneficial to the United Kingdom . |
| 19 | May I congratulate the Prime Minister both on his performance at Maastricht and on his performance here today ? |
| 20 | I think the book is really well written and it 's that needed to be I do n't know , do I need a black pen , man . |
| 21 | Is there a software fix for mouse.com or do I need a serial mouse ? |
| 22 | Thank God I 'm fully recovered , but I feel I need a fresh look to make a new start . ’ |
| 23 | Many caterers however , still ask the question , ‘ Why do I need a commercial microwave when cheaper domestic ovens are available ? ’ |
| 24 | Obviously , I do not know the answer , nor do I trust the American claim that only one in 10 therapists over there has taken advantage of the opportunities afforded . |
| 25 | ‘ May I introduce the great master of medicine and royal physician , Duncan MacAirth . ’ |
| 26 | Having been blessed with a cold mother , did I seek a cold wife ? |
| 27 | ‘ Soon will I quench the burning sun |
| 28 | ‘ May I steal a few minutes of your time on this unique occasion and go back to November 22 , 1944 when nine Mosquitos from our Squadron were briefed to mark the U-Boat pens at Trondheim for 171 Lancasters . |
| 29 | Can I direct the hon. Gentleman 's attention to the Islington crime survey , which gives rather different evidence about how much crime is being committed and how much it is rising ? |
| 30 | May I present a few eye-openers for those who have accused Pakistan bowlers of doctoring the ball ? |