Example sentences of "they could have a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They would come over from Belfast to stay with us in the summers sometimes ; my father used to get on well with Harmsworth , and because I looked after Esmerelda they could have a nice relaxing holiday here . |
| 2 | But they could have a long wait . |
| 3 | They could have a profound effect upon the motor industry worldwide , since the standards can be met only with use of electric cars and alternative fuels . |
| 4 | It did not require much effort on Gehlen 's part to convince the Americans that the real enemy was Russia and with his help they could have a ready-made intelligence organisation . |
| 5 | Originally , the kitchen was dark and narrow , but the architect who helped with the structural changes suggested that if the living room and the kitchen swapped places they could have a large kitchen with French windows opening on to the garden . |
| 6 | They could have a country-and-western song , something like The Ballad of the Green Berets ( ’ Hokey , but it could sell , ’ said Owen modestly ) ; and a symbol too , perhaps a torch raised high by a shackled hand , ‘ like the Statue of Liberty 's ’ . |
| 7 | Before clearing the suburbs to the west Patrick stopped at a café so that they could have a quick breakfast of delicious brioches and excellent coffee . |
| 8 | ‘ You should n't confront anyone who approaches you — they could have a big sword in their bag . |
| 9 | If only Harry were to fall in love with her they could have a wonderful life together . |
| 10 | They could have a little roundabout they 're going to have there . |
| 11 | In my view , what should happen here is that cats should not be allowed to roam around in places where they could have a dramatic adverse effect on populations of animals , even though it is better for the cat . |
| 12 | Additionally , if the bonds were sold on the market , they could have an appreciable effect on interest rates and the Government 's ability to raise funds in the open market . |
| 13 | With the development of an increased awareness of the importance of financial management they could have an important role in undertaking a full accounts and forward budgeting programme . |