Example sentences of "[adv] hope the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I only hope the poor creature 's effort was worth it . ’ |
| 2 | It crashed nearby , and started burning — I only hope the poor devils were dead before they hit the deck , although we all instinctively gave a yell of applause , and I felt rather conscience-stricken afterwards . ’ |
| 3 | I only hope the old sea dog is telling the truth ! ) |
| 4 | I only hope the same regulation is as strictly enforced in the rest of Europe . |
| 5 | I just hope the lovely Claudia was worth it . ’ |
| 6 | Let's just hope the German cops get hold of Nicholson and the girl before they cause any more trouble . |
| 7 | Looks like the 11 I predicted will be playing saturday |
| 8 | He just hoped the dumb bitches appreciated it . |
| 9 | ‘ We 're just hoping the dead man does n't ask for his tendon back , ’ added the manager . |
| 10 | Police still hope the unusual rescue and surrounding publicity may bring the child 's mother forward . |
| 11 | We sincerely hope the Welsh Affairs Committee and the weight of public opinion will now jerk him into action . |
| 12 | He also hopes the new format will attract new readers , both those who do not regularly read a daily newspaper and converts from the rival Liberation - which has won an extraordinary success among younger readers with its mix of lively writing , news features and bold use of photography and design . |
| 13 | When there was snow lying on it , he fervently hoped the whole thing would melt away in the thaw . |
| 14 | Lloyd now hopes the handclapping special will help the red and whites to victory in the semi-final and so on to Wembley . |
| 15 | He will be in attendance next Thursday at 7.30pm , doubtless hoping the superb acoustics can lend a still sharper edge to his silky tones . |