Example sentences of "because it [modal v] [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Tory loyalists argue that the Peyton amendment would jeopardize this sort of competition , because it would deter enterprising B R managers from leaving the public sector to stage management buy-outs . |
| 2 | Whatever he backed or took over — insecure but deserving commercial ventures , a struggling publishing firm , an inefficient factory which he refused to modernize because it would make some workers redundant-always miraculously turned the corner and became financially successful . |
| 3 | A few hundred or a few thousand farmers might oppose a return to downland because it would mean lower profits . |
| 4 | ‘ I think the fans would welcome that because it would mean more weekend games . |
| 5 | But why do n't you allow them to run a similar course there because it would mean more student members |
| 6 | Mr Delors is accused of sabotaging any chances of a deal because it would hit French farmers and as a result agriculture commissioner Ray MacSharry has resigned as the EC 's chief negotiator in the talks with the US . |
| 7 | It would be a stronger party because it would win popular support from all sections of the unionism by advocating equitable social and economic policies and by removing power from the undependable unionist élites . |
| 8 | Said one : ‘ Myself and others are opposed to the ferry because it would turn this area into a busy through route . ’ |
| 9 | The Institute had hoped that the Department of Trade and Industry would replace the existing Companies Act legislation with new provisions based on the Directives , but this route has apparently been dismissed by the DTI in its consultative document on implementation , because it would require primary legislation . |
| 10 | Movement to Italy of all Germans is not acceptable because it would cause serious blockage of our L of C … we are approaching 12 Army Gp immediately with request that they accept concentration … 3 . |
| 11 | Robertson confirmed in the second paragraph of his signal that " movement to Italy of all Germans is not acceptable because it would cause serious blockage on our L of C. He therefore informed McCreery that AFHQ would be " approaching 12th Army Group immediately " to ask them to accept all German surrendered personnel from 5 Corps , with the exception of " arrestable categories " , such as SS . |
| 12 | The Zambian government has banned the sale of unpasteurized milk direct from farmers to consumers because it may contain high concentrations of the pesticide dieldrin . |
| 13 | However they decided the case on another basis and Pearson LJ said " it may be said in answer to the possibility of such a reductio ad absurdum , though no doubt , it has to be taken into account , is far from conclusive , because it may involve unlikely hypotheses , which would be outside the reasonable expectations of the parties at the time of the making of the contract of employment " . |
| 14 | An analysis of the age and sex structure of unemployment and its locational distribution is of value because it may throw some light on the reasons for the growth of unemployment and the policy measures which may be most effective . |
| 15 | This needs serious appraisal because it may indicate that recovery is far more fragile than might have been appreciated . |
| 16 | It is not itself a specific condition with a simple ‘ guaranteed ’ treatment ; because it may have many causes , which can be quite difficult to pinpoint . |
| 17 | As for animals belonging to a dangerous species , a camel has been held to be such because it may cause severe injury by kicking and biting , but strict liability was imposed for injuries suffered by falling off the camel because of its irregular gait . |
| 18 | He further argued , or at least implied , that to permit a ‘ non-catholic ’ to adopt children would be wrong because it might put such children 's eternal salvation in jeopardy ( Whyte 1980 : 188–9 ) . |
| 19 | ‘ Later on , the word ‘ magic ’ replaces the accurate translation ‘ black magic ’ , presumably because it might offend racial sensibilities . |
| 20 | Stroud District Council says it ca n't allow the face to stay because it might tempt other people to paint their dishes . |
| 21 | OSF because it might get additional royalties for its technologies , particularly the Distributed Computing Environment ( DCE ) . |
| 22 | ‘ This may have seemed like a good idea when the rink was being built because it should give long term durability , but when a problem like this arises then the whole rink has to be closed and dug up . |
| 23 | The Huyghes immediately announced they were bringing charges on two counts because the communiqué constituted a violation of professional secrecy and because it could influence legal investigations . |
| 24 | The idea of using two microphones appeals to me because it could stimulate two ears . |
| 25 | I recommend that to the House because it will offer great relief to people who live alone . |
| 26 | Good , Example three where you 've got a joint life policy , the male gives you the page name , the female will give you the , because it will say joint life , and it will have the female age in groups . |
| 27 | Leach says LOFT is a boon to Britain because it can answer new questions raised by Britain 's stricter philosophy on safety margins . |
| 28 | Therefore when food is in short supply , a ruminant can last longer than a non-ruminant because it can extract more energy out of the same food . |
| 29 | Yet most countries now have rules against insider dealing , not least because it can put outside investors off securities markets . |
| 30 | It also needs a good lid on the tank because it can jump great distances . |