Example sentences of "we [modal v] [vb infin] on a " in BNC.
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| 1 | well we must wait on a bit , we 'll have to now , if she had n't phoned it would of been , you know something nice to think about wo n't it ? |
| 2 | We must insist on a system of tests that will be for the benefit of the pupils ; that will test what each one can do in practical work and in theoretical understanding ; and will serve as a motive for each to go on to the next stage . |
| 3 | We must insist on a world where natural diversity is valued and protected for the benefit of all . |
| 4 | ‘ We 'll tow on a short line , ’ Titch said . |
| 5 | We could improve on a little bit was er , the time spent on incoming calls and queries which is hard to get away from . |
| 6 | ‘ We could build on a garden room . ’ |
| 7 | ‘ Well , you said we could go on a picnic today . ’ |
| 8 | In the first few months we received a considerable amount of written advice from individuals and professional organisations , and so in making our decisions we could draw on a range of expertise . |
| 9 | Now , er if we could come on a little bit , erm , tt when was it that you became sort of officially politically active , when you actually joined er joined the party ? |
| 10 | we could come on a Wednesday sometimes , could n't we ? |
| 11 | We could work on a paper like this for ever and never conclude anything . |
| 12 | Then we 'd go on a ten- to twenty-mile march and when we came back it would all be weighed again . |
| 13 | Yes you do and , and also , another thing , and it 's , in a way it was a bit annoying because we 'd go on these like crash diets , you know , we 'd get really nasty and s well not nasty and skinny we 'd just get really skinny before we went cos you know we would n't eat anything except like fruit for a we , we 'd eat , we 'd go on a diet and then we would n't eat fruit for , would n't eat anything but fruit for the week before and so we 'd , you know we 'd like have flat stomachs and you feel , if you have n't eaten you feel thinner even if you 're not , it 's all , it 's a bit , it 's psychological is n't it ? |
| 14 | We 'd agree on a symbol for , say , anticipation . |
| 15 | If we sh wanted other conditions we 'd live on a different planet or we would have developed on a different plant . |
| 16 | So we 'll see Jim and then we will decide on a strategy for |
| 17 | We will consult on a new building regulations to improve energy use . |
| 18 | We will consult on a new Lay Adjudicators scheme to help the public resolve difficulties and disputes . |
| 19 | We will consult on a Lay Adjudicators scheme to make it easier for citizens to settle disputes with service providers . |
| 20 | Briefly , Chairman , yes , I I fully note that the County Council will encourage younger women , especially to come forward , er especially to higher grades as they are under represented er , I think there 's hope in the future because college and universities are now more what were considered male dominated territory , more and more women are coming forward , and inevitably by sheer weight of numbers in the years to come they will be er , they will come forward , and I 'm sure we will find on a say , chief officers for the County Council . |
| 21 | Quite apart from the fact that every £1.00 you give us by covenant is worth £1.33 your contributions mean we can rely on a regular income . |
| 22 | ‘ Now , sir , ’ Cranston continued quietly as the other traders slunk back , ‘ I can ask the wardsman to convene a jury of your peers or we can settle on a fine ? ’ |
| 23 | Mourning is a much more conscious process where we can focus on a loss , either which we have experienced or which we are going to experience . |
| 24 | I am sure we can agree on a fair price . " |