Example sentences of "that it could [be] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Its affinity for the opiate receptor means , however , that it could be addictive in the same way as morphine . |
| 2 | When 60 million items are included on a computer , and however carefully information may be segregated — I understand that the system used is known as NASCH , meaning name , age , sex , colour , and height — one is worried that it could be easy to confuse one John Smith with another John Smith . |
| 3 | It was known that it could be unco-operative . |
| 4 | Note that it could be unlawful to act as a steersman without a driving licence . |
| 5 | The hope is that it could be possible to agree to look for alternative possibilities for Mrs Falconer . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ The construct of authority ‘ held in the mind ’ is that it could be good but is in actuality bad , and the hope held by workers is that it [ authority ] may be all that is positive for their children . |
| 7 | If the relationship is real the mechanisms are far from clear , except that the effect is unlikely to be due to external radiation ; the possibility that it could be due to internal contamination by radioactive substances or some other exposure at work should be pursued . |
| 8 | Forestry experts suggest that it could be due to a cocktail of factors , including drought and climate change , " acid rain " -type pollution , and insects attacking the trees . |
| 9 | I 'm showing you that it could be fun growing up , in effect , as the only child of Hettie and Fred . |
| 10 | Another point is that it could be difficult to direct members to the book shelves , CAL area etc if only one desk was planned . |
| 11 | 5.21 Sale of reversion etc To permit [ upon reasonable notice ] at any time during the Term prospective purchasers of or agents instructed in connection with the sale of the Landlord 's reversion or of any other interest superior to the Term to view the Premises without interruption provided they are authorised in writing by the Landlord or its agents This is a normal provision and the only comment to make is that it could be disruptive to a tenant 's business , although one would hope that the frequency of a sale of the reversion would be limited . |
| 12 | In areas where rabies occurs , there is the added risk that it could be rabid , and might inflict a deadly bite . |
| 13 | Even the fact that it could be different , let alone any evidence that it might be capable of improvement , justifies study of it . |
| 14 | She struggled against the almost overwhelming urge to give into the hope that it could be different . |