Example sentences of "[noun] could have [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ireland considered that in view of the involvement of the vessels of the applicants in the main proceedings in the quota hopping exercise , on the one hand , and of the measures taken by the United Kingdom going back to 1983 , on the other , the owners of those vessels could have no legitimate expectation with regard to the continuation of their activities . |
| 2 | Ernie Walker , the retiring secretary of the SFA , said yesterday that Scottish football could have a two-month winter shut-down scheduled for as early as next season . |
| 3 | Ernie Walker , the retiring secretary of the SFA , said yesterday that Scottish football could have a two-month winter shut-down scheduled for as early as next season . |
| 4 | To the citizens of that America , Virgil 's story in the Aeneid could have a painful immediacy . |
| 5 | From next year your agrochemical salesman or adviser could have a new set of professional letters after his name . |
| 6 | Such characteristics could have a corrosive and debilitating effect on the entire staff of a school to the obvious detriment of children as well as teachers . |
| 7 | Cars would slow down so that their drivers could have a better look . |
| 8 | The jaw movements of some dinosaurs could have a grinding motion like mammals , but most of the mobility came from the upper jaw as it virtually expanded over the lower one . |
| 9 | The APU would not have been accused of exerting a conservative influence with its cross-curricular model ; however , the eventual selection of subjects could have a narrowing effect on the curriculum . |
| 10 | Industrial action could have a devastating effect on dental surgery in the NHS . |
| 11 | Parents who fork out one a year for expensive games would not have to see them abandoned in the cupboard and teenagers could have a dozen games a year at pocket money prices . |
| 12 | The pony/horse could have a stable and rugs , these items are a necessity for the highly bred horse but not essential for the hardy ponies . |
| 13 | So getting fit or setting yourself achievable goals could have the pleasant side-effect of so improving your self-esteem — and hormone levels — that your sex life perks up markedly . |
| 14 | A ship equipped with two or three of these panemones could have the best of both worlds . |
| 15 | While neither the National Union nor the peers could have a direct say in the choice of leader it was nevertheless thought desirable , if only for reasons of tact , to know their views . |
| 16 | ‘ But if the EC Council makes further amendments , the proposal could have the deplorable effect of discouraging farmers from farming . |
| 17 | The RSPB claims that even a small oil spill in these areas could have a disastrous effect on wildlife . |
| 18 | The extent of agricultural training among the people of these areas could have an important influence on the rate of change . |
| 19 | Here also the provision of small areas of high quality forage by means of the use of suitable plants , e.g. subterranean clover , or irrigation for the production of herbage for grazing or cutting could have a significant influence in animal production . |
| 20 | COMEDY-thrillers could have a hard time without small black books that disappear containing the clue to mysterious fortunes . |
| 21 | Obviously , extremes of heat and cold could have a detrimental effect in conjunction with heavy strings and overtightened truss rods , so be careful in this respect . |
| 22 | Thanks to Charlie boy , they 'd been able to splash a bit on the wedding and Marilyn could have the white satin and the four bridesmaids she 'd set her heart on . |
| 23 | She added that any attempt to restrict the availability of parents could have a detrimental effect on children . |
| 24 | He would be there the next morning if summoned , and Nigel could have a general discussion with him and leave him some sums to do regarding the all-decisive head . |
| 25 | Observers say that in today 's social climate both the charges and story could have a negative impact on SCO . |
| 26 | The evidence available shows that school provision could have a marked impact on the way in which special needs arise , and can be met ; yet schools appear to have no clear view on what provision is the most effective . |
| 27 | ‘ Our statistical data shows us that an increase in the value of the try could have the opposite effect . |
| 28 | A major new training initiative set up by the Women 's Unit and the Personnel Services Division could have a profound effect on women 's employment across Europe . |
| 29 | The the conclusions of the National Rivers Authority erm and the the Water Authority was that er in general terms er the location of a new settlement could have a significant impact er on local land drainage . |
| 30 | Chimango predicted a gross domestic product ( GDP ) growth rate of 4.7 per cent for the forthcoming year , but noted that poor rainfall in March could have a negative impact on the growth rate . |