Example sentences of "she could not [vb infin] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 She could not hope for news every day … .
2 She could not settle at school , ran away from home on several occasions and spent most of her time alone .
3 Asked if she would abandon her attempt if they became ill she replied that she could not say in advance , and pointed out that there would be eight doctors , including one paediatric specialist , immediately to hand .
4 But the priest said she could not live till morning , so I could not leave her . ’
5 Mum 'd be there , she could n't go to work with this anxiety hanging over her .
6 But as she said she she just had to she could n't stay in bed when she had kids running all over the place .
7 Why did everyone think she could n't cope with hurt ?
8 Ca n't remember when he went but my my sister wanted to come down but course she could n't come to mum 's because he was there .
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