Example sentences of "could improve their [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | Thus , the study concluded , on the one hand a number of the best practice companies relied on technology ( existing and new ) to generate a stream of new ideas , while on the other less successful companies could improve their position significantly by upgrading their technological competence , and by forging links with other companies and academia possibly with the help of government support schemes . |
2 | No doubt British Rail and Royal Mail could improve their performance indicators given unlimited inputs . |
3 | As ever , the saddest cases were those where no amount of educational funding could improve their life 's chances . |
4 | The reviews now being undertaken include a detailed study to see how many stations operating only an All-weather lifeboat could improve their service if they also had an Inshore lifeboat . |
5 | On Friday 4th March we all went out of Peking by bus to spend a morning at a commune — part of the ‘ Open-Door Schooling ’ policy , the idea being that by interpreting for us at the commune , and by collecting information etc. , the students could improve their English , and also devise suitable English-teaching materials based on commune life . |
6 | The most progressive companies have an excellent record , but others could improve their labour and personnel management . |