Example sentences of "could [vb infin] [vb pp] to a " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the same evidence could have led to a theory celebrating the system which , by laying down norms , establishing disciplines and , most important of all , providing scripts that , while not always particularly imaginative , were at least a sound basis to work from , enabled these directors to realize their individual vision . |
| 2 | A pity , say analysts , that it did not come off : America 's biggest-ever bank merger could have led to a barrelful of such deals — and not before time . |
| 3 | It could have led to a certain amount of resentment , particularly when the material benefits flowed in for Hannah . |
| 4 | The magistrate said the words were neither abusive or insulting but could have led to a breach of the peace . |
| 5 | ‘ It was my own choice to stay there , when I could have gone to a hotel . ’ |
| 6 | It did n't seem possible that things could have come to a head so soon . |