Example sentences of "think [conj] an [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He did not think that an increase in the multiplier was a suitable method of protecting against inflation . |
| 2 | I do not think that an air shield is feasible or would be effective . |
| 3 | In reaching this conclusion I have not , of course , overlooked the findings in the special case [ that the owners never intended to affirm the agreement for extra payments ] but I do not think that an intention on the part of the owners not to affirm the agreement for the extra payments , not indicated to the yard , can avail them in view of their overt acts . |
| 4 | You do n't think that an explanation is due here ? |
| 5 | For example , if it is thought that an error of law or fact or a breach of natural justice should justify quashing only if it can be said that but for the error or breach the decision would have been different , this should be built into the definition of the relevant ground of review and not dealt with as a matter of remedial discretion . |
| 6 | As for him snogging all those top models in hot lesbo action , well , I never thought that an Airfix kit of HMS Invincible could ever be so arousing — IM |
| 7 | Little can be made of this , although the biographer of Edward the Confessor speaks of Danes preparing to rebel against Cnut early in his reign , and Henry of Huntingdon thought that an English and Danish attack on the Wandali ( the Wends , the Slav peoples on the southern shores of the Baltic ) occurred in its third year . |
| 8 | We thought that an identity existed beyond the civil conflict . |
| 9 | I think that an exercise obsession is a symptom of lack of self-esteem and identity . |
| 10 | I mean if you think that an atom is , as we said , typically ten to the minus eight of a centimetre , then a nucleus is typically ten to the minus twelve of a centimetre , so that 's four orders of magnitude down , so the nucleus itself , if you scaled the whole thing down by a factor of ten to the four , the neucleus itself again is made up of a fair amount of free space and loss of particles inside it . |
| 11 | Finally , they have default powers to make such orders themselves if they think that an order is necessary to prevent ‘ material prejudice ’ to an approved structure plan . |
| 12 | I think that an indication of what the sheet is |
| 13 | Yes , I think that an insight feminists have had about soap operas , about the real contributions they make , is that they 're a way of starting conversations about important topics , either in the family or with colleagues at work or whatever . |
| 14 | And what monumental arrogance — to think that an evening in his company would be enough to wean her away from Rob — that was if she had been interested in Rob in the first place ! |
| 15 | The colobus , driven forward between the blockers , is deceived into thinking that an avenue of escape lies ahead until suddenly the ambusher reveals himself . |
| 16 | Life as seen from the platform at Paddington is most varied and one can not help thinking that an official who spends most of his time there must gain a vast knowledge of human nature … |