Example sentences of "could [verb] [prep] any [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although in theory the organism could reproduce at any time during its growth phase , we can expect that eventually an optimum time for reproduction would emerge . |
| 2 | As it was not yet open , she sat on the step beside a broken box of rotting plums and watched the market traders going about their business : they all seemed to be in their usual mood of precarious good humour which could splinter at any moment into invective and menacing gesture . |
| 3 | The dubious part of the claim lies in Moore 's belief that beautiful objects with their beauty and the qualities which make them beautiful , could exist without any consciousness of them . |
| 4 | The Sun claims that the Stonebridge council estate in north London ‘ is Britain 's tinderbox where Los Angeles-style riots could explode at any time ’ . |
| 5 | One of Brazil 's biggest industrial areas has become an environmental time-bomb which could explode at any time . |
| 6 | That would give the electricity supply industry the free run of the distribution network , while consumers could signal in any way they liked on their own mains wiring without bothering anyone . |
| 7 | But there is also a practical and political problem , since it is difficult to see how such a theory could speak in any way to the practical or material concerns of women . |
| 8 | The agents of the Phoenix King could appear at any time and drag away the most reputable people . |
| 9 | For , as Prior of Scone and its guardian , he bore round his neck the Brecbennoch , the little silver reliquary casket of St Columba which was all the Celtic church could bring to any battle while its Abbots of Iona and Armagh and Kells disputed with one another in the turmoil of Irish battle , Irish famine , Irish plague , demanding the grace of St Columba and first claim to the aid of his relics . |
| 10 | The rows of the table could refer to any set of objects ( such as the cars produced by Rover ) and the columns to the properties of these objects ( for example the parts required in the manufacture of the cars ) . |
| 11 | If the house is rented or occupied by relatives other than your spouse or carer the rent they pay you could contribute towards any share of the costs you are required to pay . |
| 12 | The diesel check , described by one test station owner as ‘ the worst possible thing you could do to any engine , ’ was suspended yesterday pending the results of an inquiry into the damage claims . |
| 13 | I have n't been to a Leeds match for absolutely ages and could do with any info on getting hold of tickets , which parts of the ground need tickets and the best places to stand/sit … and park the car etc . |
| 14 | It could be a very important story , and , knowing the damage our grape-vine could do with any story , the only way to stop that was to keep this one to myself . |
| 15 | And , and , and all , he 'd got all countries ' television er going , you know , so you could look at any country at the moment , the moment it was producing . |
| 16 | A squat chunky man whose face was stitched by tiny red veins , his head rested on his shoulders like a box on a shelf , and the rasp of his voice could drill through any argument . |
| 17 | To have produced one important poem is rather more than the vast majority of poets could claim in any age . |
| 18 | The pipeline from Petrobras passes beneath the houses ; an explosion could occur at any time . |
| 19 | St. Leonard 's Street , Sheepmarket and Broad Street were notorious arenas for these events which could occur at any time through the winter months . |
| 20 | Id then be happy that Leeds could compete against any type of side . |
| 21 | In theory , if we were skilled enough at genetic engineering , we could move from any point in animal space to any other point . |
| 22 | He was a star by the early Sixties , and then he could move in any circle he wanted . ’ |
| 23 | Maureen said that her mother seemed free of pain but he warned her it could return at any moment . |
| 24 | Before I could react in any way , ST was on it , both paws . |
| 25 | No , a sister could marry at any time , and leave me . |
| 26 | If the new ships did not come , the handful now in the north represented the only sea-force Thorfinn could lay against any fleet Siward might bring . |
| 27 | the conduct of any matter which could proceed before any court , tribunal or inquiry , whether or not proceedings are commenced ; |
| 28 | Doctors had warned that Daniel , five , of Sinfin , Derby , could die at any time . |
| 29 | Doctors had warned that Daniel , five , of Sinfin , Derby , could die at any time . |
| 30 | It is also likely to benefit makers of more expensive and complex cars , such as McLaren 's F1 and the Jaguar XJ220 , and could apply to any sector of car , not just the sporting machines that currently stand to gain in credibility . |