Example sentences of "the [noun] could [vb infin] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | In criminal cases the Sanhedrin could pass a sentence of death but could not carry out such a sentence without the approval of the Roman Procurator . |
| 2 | Additionally , the board could request a city departmental chief to answer questions about any relevant neighbourhood problem . |
| 3 | They warn that the Botswana could face a consumer boycott of its beef exports if the decision to go ahead with the fence is not dropped . |
| 4 | For instance , the drafter could use a decimal numbering system , using a numerical sequence for the main clauses and a further numerical sequence for sub-clauses within each clause . |
| 5 | Her solicitor said the case could start a flood of similar appeals . |
| 6 | The case could start a trend : two other New Mexico pueblos are already pressing for stricter water standards along their stretches of the Rio Grande . |
| 7 | If upheld in appellate court the case could form an important precedent in family law . |
| 8 | ( 2 ) Within this main heading , the links of the pattern diagram when they appear in the text could have an underline in red . |
| 9 | To obtain an eviction order through the courts could mean a lengthy legal process , possibly entailing adverse publicity . |
| 10 | The courts could impose a probation order . |
| 11 | Alternatively , the computer could form a part of other automation systems that the firm sells . |
| 12 | The birds could pose a serious health risk for people who eat them in north Africa and southern Europe . |
| 13 | The campaigners say the decision could mark a watershed in attitudes to the environment , but the local MP says the traffic problems wo n't go away . |
| 14 | None of these species is in good shape , and North American conservationists fear that acceptance of the proposals could mean a dramatic increase in the numbers taken by hunters and trappers . |
| 15 | They claim the proposals could have an even bigger impact on the network than the Beeching report which led to widespread closures in the sixties . |
| 16 | Oryx make better use of the available plant food than domestic animals , and if given adequate protection in the wild could become a valuable source of food for local people . |
| 17 | The tie-up could send a chill through Bill Gates since it gives Novell an interesting point of entry to the enterprise . |
| 18 | The tie-up could send a chill through Bill Gates since it gives Novell an interesting point of entry to the enterprise . |
| 19 | By launching their cruise missiles , US and NATO commanders would hope that , at best , the Soviet Union might sue for peace , and , at worst , that the West could gain a few extra days when its conventional ( non-nuclear ) forces might be able to stem the tide . |
| 20 | Just as with a cash ratio , the authorities could impose a statutory liquidity ratio or they could merely allow banks to set their own prudent liquidity ratio . |
| 21 | The conservative group leader says the budget could mean an extra £25 on Gloucestershire poll tax payer 's bills , as well as risking the county being charged capped . |
| 22 | The knocking of their hammers on the rock could lead a man to good ground , but their knocking on wood foretold possible imminent disaster . |
| 23 | While neither the National Union nor the peers could have a direct say in the choice of leader it was nevertheless thought desirable , if only for reasons of tact , to know their views . |
| 24 | He held this to be valid even though the condition could mean a restriction on a use which would not amount to development . |
| 25 | The opaque dark windows , like the chassis , were bulletproof , and each of the drivers could activate a row of razor-sharp spikes secreted on the undercarriage if any attempt was made to overturn the car . |
| 26 | The units could have a counter top and there would need to be efficient lighting . |
| 27 | Gifts for the cracker could include a badge , sweets , or a keyring . |
| 28 | To the citizens of that America , Virgil 's story in the Aeneid could have a painful immediacy . |
| 29 | Mike Read of FFPS said that the RHS was continuing to behave irresponsibly : " The RHS could take a lead in this issue . |
| 30 | Finally , the exporter could open a dollar account at his own bank in Germany , ( or with BAB in New York ) and then use the proceeds of his exports to pay for imports from the USA and other countries . |