Example sentences of "which [modal v] [verb] to a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | OIL and gas company Blackland Oil said it was currently in discussions which may lead to a substantial acquisition . |
| 2 | One of the most serious consequences of excessive noise exposure is partial deafness which may progress to a substantial hearing loss and constitute a severe social handicap . |
| 3 | The expertise of specialist planning consultants can never be replaced by the generalist , particularly where complex projects such as town centre schemes and developments which may proceed to a major planning inquiry are involved . |
| 4 | Themes with apparently quite varied and elaborate rhythmic outlines can be made by decorating a melody which in itself is quite simple , and which may conform to a well-known pattern . |
| 5 | A proper understanding of this subject requires consideration of the general factors , which may apply to a distinct group of nations ; of the special factors , which are perhaps unique to one nation ; and , furthermore , of a number of factors that do not fall neatly into either of these categories . |
| 6 | The proposed arrangement did not concern Berlin alone since there were Soviet specialists who argued that ‘ the creation of a neutralised and demilitarised city of West Berlin is estimated by the government of the GDR as the first link in a chain of measures , the sum total of which should lead to a united , democratic , peace-loving Germany ’ . |
| 7 | Particularly productive , however , is comparison with Latin literature of the twelfth century and later , all of which must belong to a learned milieu . |
| 8 | Some South Yorkshire policemen have already been served with discipline papers — an early notification of any complaint which might lead to a disciplinary hearing — by West Midlands officers investigating handling of the disaster . |
| 9 | This is an opportunity to strengthen existing partnerships by securing board membership from a linked company , or to begin the process of negotiation which might lead to a productive partnership where none exists thus far . |
| 10 | Up to five stages in the life cycle could be identified , each of which might respond to a different agent . |
| 11 | The study has four main objectives : To identify those elements of the national space programmes of the European members of NATO which could contribute to a multilateral military space programme . |
| 12 | But Mr Ashdown , who is demanding a full-scale coalition , has so far rejected anything that Labour has offered , threatening to vote against a Queen 's Speech that does not include a commitment to electoral reform ; and Mr Kinnock has said that he has made no overtures — not even played the ‘ opening chords ’ — which would lead to a post-election pact . |
| 13 | Does my right hon. and learned Friend agree that spending an extra £35 billion could be financed only by massive increases in taxation and higher interest rates , which would lead to a massive increase in the level of unemployment ? |
| 14 | Penzias claims that the technology enablers for such a revolution , which will lead to a major business shakeout , are only now emerging . |
| 15 | I believe it 's the intention of the authorities to try and do some very detailed work over the coming months , then armed with that detailed assessment and hopefully armed with your recommendations they may aim to be pr proceed to the modification step of the structure plan in a way that which will lead to a speedy conclusion . |
| 16 | Given the coming demographic changes which will lead to a steep decline in the eighteen-year-old population from the later 1980s onwards and the present government 's stated intention of constraining expenditure on higher education , it is unlikely that this expansion will be maintained . |
| 17 | The best red wine would be a young burgundy or Châteauneuf-du-Pape which will reduce to a wonderful pungent taste . |
| 18 | If childlessness is ‘ glossed over ’ and the couple adopt , they may feel insecure about their right to be parents when they have failed to have their own baby , which can lead to a poor relationship with a child . |
| 19 | Dealers sometimes work in pairs , which can lead to a double efficiency if the talents of one complement those of the other . |
| 20 | Rumours — that Fama of The Possessed which can swell to a raging flood but equally can sink into a hoarse inward whisper — rumours of incendiarism abound . |