Example sentences of "[subord] could [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The heralds and the disciplinary officers could achieve much ; but it is clear that no factor could ensure a greater respect for the rules of war and for the interests and property of the non-combatant than could firm leadership . |
| 2 | However , such a mental exercise may be found to be of more benefit to him than could any rules , and as such may not be such a bad thing . |
| 3 | Educational theory and methodology could also become part of this academic enrichment — as could such things as sociology and applied psychology . |
| 4 | My father could read sol-fa and old notation as could most people in our chapel . |
| 5 | Thus Lapworth showed that the older Palaeozoic strata could be subdivided and correlated in as great detail as could younger rocks . |
| 6 | If there were only one , that person could claim a discount , as could poorer households . |