Example sentences of "and [noun pl] could [adv] [verb] [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The text is illustrated with examples drawn mainly from the Roman world , although different examples from other periods and cultures could easily have been used instead . |
| 2 | The need to emphasise that God would not maintain the system indefinitely no matter what restrictive practices and losses could hardly have been greater . |
| 3 | In the craft trades it became the " very backbone of union " without which information about rates , conditions and disputes could not have been spread and the federation of local clubs into wider organisations could hardly have developed . |
| 4 | The Russians and Ukrainians could n't have been more friendly or helpful , but after having treated the galleys , on a democratic vote , the entire branch defected to the Deep Pan Pizza restaurant for dinner . |
| 5 | Some of the scenes in the film of people at play are almost comical now because of their seriousness , though harsh lights and cameras could hardly have been conducive to a relaxed atmosphere . |