Example sentences of "[verb] there be [adj] [pron] could " in BNC.

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1 It seemed there was little which could tempt dealers to buy .
2 The district council had offered to go to Boston to discuss the situation with Digital executives but they had been told there was little they could do .
3 The development officer said she felt there was little she could do except visit occasionally .
4 She also had a strong suspicion that , despite his kisses , Silas was thoroughly annoyed with her , and , while it made her feel depressed , she felt there was little she could do about it .
5 ‘ They said there was little they could do about it , although they have been excellent and have stepped up their patrols .
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