Example sentences of "may i be [vb pp] " in BNC.

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1 I have just uttered the words ‘ May I be struck by lightning this minute ’ .
2 There was also wistfulness about Paros and whether I found it more beautiful , which I said I did n't — may I be forgiven .
3 I know the spells laid on you at your birth , for I heard her sing them — and I smiled , may I be forgiven , for I thought then I 'd have the strength to break them !
4 I can not , therefore , detach myself from the wickedest soul nor may I be denied identity with the most virtuous . ’
5 REGARDING Mr E.W. Swanton 's interesting piece on A.E.J. Collins ( Watching Brief , April issue ) may I be permitted to put the question of declarations into perspective .
6 Sir , — At the risk of prolonging correspondence , may I be permitted to join the debate started by my old friend Stella Fearnley ( see ACCOUNTANCY , August , p 66 ) and continued in the September issue ( p 6 ) by Richard Harwood ?
7 May I be permitted … ? ’
8 May I be introduced to the others ? ’
9 " May I be allowed to give my opinion ? " she asked .
10 May I be allowed to stress that in overall terms the quality of the lifts and the level of service is exceptional .
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