Example sentences of "may we [adv] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ May we just have a look down here ? ’ he asked appealingly . |
| 2 | Second , may we also have permission to borrow , for display in our exhibition , the large Slezer print from your Cowan bequest ‘ The Prospect of Edinburgh from Ye North ’ , which is on display in the Edinburgh Room . |
| 3 | May we also learn to care for each other and , through our concern and love for other people , come to be blessed by God . |
| 4 | ‘ Then may we please drop this conversation ? ’ |
| 5 | May we never misuse this gift by torments , sarcasm and cruel jokes but use laughter to entertain and bring happiness to others . |
| 6 | May we never become so worldly that we close our eyes to the miracle and mystery of life . |
| 7 | May we never become so wrapped up in our own trivial problems that we forget to care about anyone else . |
| 8 | May we therefore put the Government 's tax policy into context : although we do not wish to raise VAT above its present level , what we have done reflects further taxation on those who can afford to spend more ? |
| 9 | If we are going to do the fencing , er and everything else , then may we then submit the bills for that work to the District Council ? |
| 10 | May we now ask you to take on a more promotional and persuasive role ? |