Example sentences of "[conj] he could [vb infin] [subord] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Typically , now that he could leave when he pleased , he was tempted to remain longer and return to Paris in July . |
| 2 | We have also made it absolutely clear that we will ensure that our deterrent is effective and absolutely credible , and that it puts real fear into any potential aggressor about the damage that he could suffer if he were to attack this country . |
| 3 | He had already committed himself to more work than he could handle because he was inexperienced at making deals and having to turn down work . |
| 4 | If she agreed to marry him she would offer him what she could — affection , duty , loyalty — and he could decide whether it was enough . |
| 5 | no , but , I mean our can read and he could read when he left the first class , he did really well |
| 6 | Interview.He sez he went to see if he could help because he 's a first aider . |
| 7 | He considered whether he could tell if they were black or very brightly coloured ; and if black , why did they have the brilliance that usually attached to colour ? |
| 8 | Stewart told us that Whaddon 's offer of a free bus pass and as many pizza slices as he could eat if he signed for the club was ‘ frankly , insulting ’ . |