Example sentences of "[coord] could [vb infin] [prep] a " in BNC.

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1 For the purposes of this appeal , it is not necessary to take account of the implications which arise or could arise as a result of the possession order being set aside .
2 He was watching her intently , standing with one hand on the back of a chair , looking perfectly relaxed , but it was the deceptive ease of a panther and could change in a flash .
3 This means made without good cause or excuse and could extend to a reckless statement .
4 I should have allowed for it that he was no ordinary man , and could move like a thunderstorm when he willed .
5 9.4 Disputes with adjoining occupiers If any dispute arises between the Tenant and the tenants or occupiers of other parts of the Centre or the Adjoining Property as to any easement right or privilege in connection with the use of the Premises and any other part of the Centre or the Adjoining Property or as to the boundary structures separating the Premises from any other property it shall be decided [ by the Landlord or in such manner as the Landlord shall direct or by the Surveyor acting as an expert and not as an arbitrator ] The problem with this provision is that it restricts the tenant in any action it may wish to take against other tenants , and could result in a dispute being settled against its best interests .
6 Previous results ( including a late penalty to give france a consolation goal in Spains last match ) meant England had the better goal diff , and could progress with a draw .
7 To force the pace now was irresponsible , and could lead to a power vacuum .
8 More important , the poorer performance from low-octane cars might reduce sales and could lead to a renewed onslaught by the Japanese car firms , which have a head 's start in the production of low-octane cars , on the British market .
9 However , firms must consider that moving to a new area can break ties with existing customers and suppliers and could lead to a loss of business if new links are not forged straight away .
10 Second , even if we could solve the equations , the fact of making a prediction would disturb the system and could lead to a different outcome .
11 The sales and marketing deal will last initially for two years and could lead to a more formal joint venture .
12 Eddie used to shoot a lot of duck and could stand like a stone .
13 I thought yer ain bottle wis gettin' a wee thing on the low side and could dae wi' a refill . ’
14 Reagan 's staff had the advantage of a candidate responsive to direction , a man who knew about the importance of good camera angles and could read from a teleprompter with the effortless ease of a trained , accomplished communicator .
15 THIS rangy gelding looks as though he has matured during the summer and could develop into a useful handicap hurdler .
16 These areas would qualify under Article 3(3) of the existing Directive and could use as a starting point grades H3 and H4 in the Hills and Uplands Classification .
17 The Brazilian Society of Community and General Doctors is seeking to address this situation and could act as a catalyst , advocate , and pressure group , as well as promoting good quality training , just as the Royal College of General Practitioners has done in this country .
18 The software was inexpensive and could run on a single or dual disk drive system .
19 Blake was not averse to entering such places , but could think of a number of things he 'd prefer to do at this time .
20 She was unable to stand up , but could sit in a chair without losing her balance .
21 The banding system looks neat and simple but could lead to a mess .
22 We advertised , in fact , for people who wanted to smoking but could do with a little help , because I really do think that women do need a little help , a bit of support to do this .
23 I think all these developments will be painful but could come to a good end : the genetic bad luck of a very few may , eventually , be helped by many in that general health insurance and tough anti-discrimination laws could become reality .
24 Andrew has played for Stockton and Cleveland County Boys as a winger but could develop into a midfield player .
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