Example sentences of "did [vb infin] three [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Having travelled a reasonable distance into wind ( you did wait three years for a day with a light breeze did n't you ? ) , apply some sideways cyclic to bank the model and start a turn . |
| 2 | We did meet three times , and , and , and the , the steps erm , under reductions get er , er , gradually worse for want of a better phrase , in relation to how we 're able to deliver the service . |
| 3 | I did have three commendations over the thirty years — three ten bobs ! |
| 4 | But Alan Smith , a director of Shamrock 's parent company , confirmed the accuracy of documents in our possession and admitted : ‘ We did receive three rhesus females from Woburn for breeding purposes . |
| 5 | Though he nearly did wed three times . |