Example sentences of "could so [adv] have been a " in BNC.

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1 They are determined to find an answer to what could so nearly have been a tragedy .
2 This could so easily have been a recommendable mid-price set of Mozart 's mature Piano and Violin Sonatas , but it is arguably put out of court by the early digital recording ( made between 1975 and 1978 ) which gives the violin an unpleasant rough edgy tone .
3 And it could so easily have been a suicidal career move .
4 The criticism in New Zealand of their own side after the 24–21 First Test win , that could so easily have been a defeat , was deafening .
5 A dumb Brummie , a tough-nut Geordie , a light-fingered Scouser , a cheeky Cockernee — it could so easily have been a clichéd mess .
6 It ended up a deserved win , thankfully , but it could so easily have been a draw .
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