Example sentences of "[adj] [pron] could [be] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She recalled Rose today in the shop , how brutal she could be in attack , but how straight . |
| 2 | John Lahr told me of his astonishment at how unpleasant he could be to waiters at the Indian restaurant they visited together . |
| 3 | The Worthing backs then showed how dangerous they could be by scoring two tries , but Alton were too far in front to be caught . |
| 4 | I was just glad I could be of help . ’ |
| 5 | Wayne knew how finicky she could be about place and mood , but this plan was one which had all objections beaten before they could even be raised . |
| 6 | If she was quick she could be at Holywood before him , to change and have a bath . |
| 7 | Our collecting had begun successfully although I had failed to realise how cold it could be at night in the forest . |
| 8 | Just how tough it could be for the independent producer is evident from the history of Minerva Films . |
| 9 | Isabel wondered if he knew how intimidating he could be with just a look , and decided fitzAlan was fully aware of his effect on her . |
| 10 | My mind was the furthest away it could be to playing singles , so I pulled out of a couple of tournaments . |