Example sentences of "know the [noun] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 I did n't know the Ethiopians had an imperial family , I suppose it was Haile Selassie 's relatives is it ?
2 For example , those responsible for the labour budget will know the hours required for forthcoming period and can therefore plan to ensure this requirement is available .
3 He talked about getting married — of course he did not know the man recognised him , although it is not far from Rostock , where he lived then .
4 He repeatedly stated to Timms , ‘ It was a fair fight , two onto two , I 'm sorry , I did n't know the man had died . ’
5 How could he know the man had his creatures planted even there to watch for him ?
6 ‘ I did n't know the man sitting next to the producer was Dick Lester , who had just directed that film , ’ recalled Crawford ‘ Anyway , I got the part and it certainly could n't have been my charm or personality that did it . ’
7 Erm as far as the , the numbers of staffing are concerned , I would repeat what the er treasurer has already said and that is we do not know the conditions attached to these grants yet , if any .
8 Yet for many years most Europeans did not know the system existed and it was no substitute for full EMU .
9 Now you would n't know the works had once been there .
10 Then he tries to work out what this or that payment actually relates to , and since he does n't know the accounts get into a muddle . "
11 If you do not like the texture of the bones , put the fish in a food mixer ; you will not even know the bones have been left in .
12 ‘ If you do n't live here , you do n't know the alleyway exists . ’
13 You will know the King has left for Kinrimund .
14 In giving an explanation in the deductive mode , the speaker is aiming to answer a How do you know ? question ( e.g. , How do you know the window broke ? ) .
15 And how would we know the colour had remained the same in the intervening years ? )
16 " Did you know the canal goes right under this house ? " she said .
17 Only a small chance that an overseas liaison Fed would know the guys coming in as firemen from Stateside .
18 There was no point in talking about it to someone who did not know the personalities involved and could not appreciate the circumstances .
19 Do you know the Kha-Khan has sent for us ?
20 What about Do n't Be do you know the words to Do n't Be Cruel .
21 I do n't know the value attaching to the stamps on those envelopes but if they are or have been in your possession you would be well advised to make a full statement of your involvement .
22 Do you know the light flickered .
23 One thing that , that we did spend , I mean , I do n't know the Festival seems to come in an awful rush this time I suppose cos , cos
24 As you may know the agreement has been the subject of some discussion , but I hope that now we have a form of words which recognises the interests of both parties to the agreement .
25 She will know the stage reached in the care of each of the patients and will be able to establish a good relationship with them .
26 Do you know the Yek have no doctors ?
27 As you may know the Cardinal has already taken steps to set in train a thorough investigation into the moral implications of the Law Lords ' decision .
28 The lady does n't know the world has only two races — the intelligent and the stupid . ’
29 But I do know the messages pleased her .
30 Anyone who has been to a concert by Fine Arts Brass will know the group combines virtuosity with versatility , playing music of all styles with equal flair and placing the emphasis very much on entertainment .
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