Example sentences of "would [verb] a [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He told the Congress of People 's Deputies that , while he would make a few personnel changes in his Cabinet , he would not give up his position as Prime Minister until he was sure the reforms had become irreversible . |
| 2 | He was hugely enthusiastic about this work and telephoned M. Chaillot , who said he was interested in principle but would need a little time to think about it . |
| 3 | I would wait a few weeks to see if it grows or clears up of its own accord and if it is still there , go to the vet . |
| 4 | He would wait a few days before having his hair cut , so that they could not think that they had made him . |
| 5 | Throughout the next two years I had lost interest in the game I would wait a few months and then in a space of a week I would go and have a few games it was n't until 1993 early January that I started playing regularly again I was determined to get a handicap and play in a few competitions sometime that year . |
| 6 | Occasionally he would mutter a few words of comfort , or reach out a hand and lay it reassuringly on Sigarup 's blanketed body to let him know that he was still awake . |
| 7 | So Melanie would unpack a few things and go to bed early , herself . |
| 8 | Er , in the introductions I did n't stand up and er , introduce myself cos I felt it would steal a few minutes of my er presentation ! |
| 9 | I suppose you could just imagine that ring had slipped off your finger , that would bring a few tears . |
| 10 | The Americans and British , intent on not getting stuck in the town , wandered in and out talking of electricity and sanitation , then said they would send a few soldiers for a short time . |
| 11 | In strictly layman 's terms , the amount of additional engine-weight and fuel that any supersonic aircraft could get off the ground would give a few minutes of sub-orbital time , if that . |
| 12 | I am doing my best , but I wish a few more would give a few hours of their time . , . |
| 13 | The second half would follow a few months later , paving the way for a full IMF standby programme . |
| 14 | Although Creggan preferred in such weather to keep inland he had a natural preference for the coast and on calmer days when the wind abated he would spend a few hours along the shore . |
| 15 | The boy would spend a few weeks at a time with his father and when Sheila one day came to collect Scott , she mentioned that she felt she might well marry again . |
| 16 | ‘ I think , ’ said the tourist , ‘ that I would like a little rest now . |
| 17 | If it is n't , say , ‘ I would like a little time to think about this , I need to get some facts and figures , I 'm sure you would n't wish me to give you incorrect information . |
| 18 | ‘ The dining-room has a most comfortable armchair , if you would like a few minutes , peace . ’ |
| 19 | Can anyone recommend somebody who would like a few hours a week domestic cleaning ( and maybe occasional catering work ? ) |
| 20 | Yet he was well aware that tampering with the traditional approach to Swan Lake would ruffle a few feathers . |
| 21 | Carol had quite enough to do with her own job and all her own shopping without preparing meals as well and she hoped she would have a little rest after Christmas , now that people took time off in lots of offices until after the New Year . |
| 22 | In looking at the way in which schools and colleges were managed after the 1988 Act , the Commission pointed out that LEAs would have a less directive role but would still have to monitor the services of schools and colleges . |
| 23 | But first he would have a few minutes of self-indulgence . |
| 24 | Now and again there were diversions , when one or another of the remaining five would hold the stage and would have a few moments of limelight , or glory . |
| 25 | If tables could talk , I imagine this one would have a few tales to tell for it is here she has enjoyed repasts with such gossipy Sloanes as Carolyn Bartholomew , Kate Menzies and Millie Dunne . |
| 26 | ‘ I should appreciate it if you would have a few words with her , unless , of course , you approve of such behaviour . |
| 27 | With the help of System Three Scotland we have developed the questionnaire which is attached and we would be very grateful if you would take a little time to complete it . |
| 28 | The client 's cheque would take a few hours to arrive ) . |
| 29 | She would take a few drops directly into the mouth using the pipette whereas previously she had used a teaspoon direct from the 100ml bottle . |
| 30 | An hour later Guy refreshed himself with a jug of water drawn from the well and wondered how his host would take a few suggestions . |