Example sentences of "i [vb infin] a [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 | Did I want a new hobby , to knit for my family , or to make money ? |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | Did I want a three-course dinner ? |
| 11 | 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 . |
| 12 | Is there a software fix for mouse.com or do I need a serial mouse ? |
| 13 | Thank God I 'm fully recovered , but I feel I need a fresh look to make a new start . ’ |
| 14 | Many caterers however , still ask the question , ‘ Why do I need a commercial microwave when cheaper domestic ovens are available ? ’ |
| 15 | Having been blessed with a cold mother , did I seek a cold wife ? |
| 16 | ‘ 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 . |
| 17 | May I present a few eye-openers for those who have accused Pakistan bowlers of doctoring the ball ? |
| 18 | ‘ Shall I send a written copy up to your of office , dottore ? ’ |
| 19 | ‘ Shall I send a written copy up to your office dottore ? ’ |
| 20 | Well I 'm delighted to see so many of you have taken the trouble to come and join us today for yet another annual public meeting and in welcoming you can I give a particular welcome to our new chairman Mike Betts , thank him very much indeed for joining us . |
| 21 | Just then they heard a heavy footstep outside , and a voice called , ‘ Neighbours , can I bring a few lambs in there ? ’ |
| 22 | Please may I borrow a rubber sir . |
| 23 | Never did I see a grander scene — immense rocks rising perpendicularly from the glen to such a height as pained the neck of the spectator , and terminating in the most bold and fantastic manner . |
| 24 | With them could I keep a Red-tailed Shark , Sucking Loach or Longnosed Loach , perhaps using a breeding net ? |
| 25 | ‘ Do I detect a faint reservation in your attitude towards Doreen ? ’ she asked , watching him closely and wondering if he would confide in her . |
| 26 | ‘ Do I detect a tiny note of jealousy ? |
| 27 | Do I detect a wistful note when you mention the ‘ respectable ’ aspect of this relationship ? |
| 28 | ‘ Do I detect a wistful note in your voice ? |
| 29 | ‘ Do I detect a little anxiety ? ’ he said . |
| 30 | ‘ Do I detect a wick-dipping situation ? ’ |