Example sentences of "try to think [prep] [pron] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | After his inspection , he tried to think of something positive to say . |
| 2 | Nicandra tried to think of something pleasing to say : " Maman , do you think the Little Lord Jesus heard me ? " she came out with at last . |
| 3 | I tried to think of something dignified and contemptuous to say to the officer but could find nothing . |
| 4 | She asked for red wine and when he brought it she raised the glass and tried to think of something original and witty by way of a toast but he forestalled her by saying , ‘ Cheers , ’ and she could think of no other response . |
| 5 | As she began on her soup she tried to think of what possible sin she could have committed to change his attitude towards her . |
| 6 | He tried to think of what little he had heard of snares . |
| 7 | He then resumed his rapt attention to Angelina , thus leaving Gwendolen with no option but to try to think of something interesting to say to Oliver Michaels and Samuel Pipkin . |
| 8 | I try to think of something smart to say to hide the fact that I 'm beaten , and finally come out with a pathetic ‘ I could n't stay in this stink without puking on the carpet . |
| 9 | Try to think of your own original shapes as well , as these may be far more appealing to you than any suggestions I have made in this book . |
| 10 | You can choose from the list opposite , but try to think of your own words too . |
| 11 | trying to think of what new schools and what making a new start , this er , for your file |
| 12 | In the uncomfortable silence that followed , while the others were trying to think of something tactful to say , the sound of a car pulling into the courtyard sounded unnaturally loud . |