Example sentences of "it could [not/n't] [verb] [det] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The association felt it could not undertake this work but would seek the help of the local Scouts . |
| 2 | The association felt it could not undertake this work but would seek the help of the local Scouts . |
| 3 | Liechtenstein would now need a modification in the legal basis of its relationship with its Swiss neighbour ; under the 1923 agreement creating a customs union , it could not join any treaty to which Switzerland did not also adhere . |
| 4 | It is all very well for companies like Rentokil , or Guinness , which said it could not act this time round but was considering similar action at a later date , to compensate their shareholders . |
| 5 | This , however , is a story by Enid Blyton so it could n't contain any symbolism , could it ? |
| 6 | It could n't do any harm to put it off until tomorrow . |