Example sentences of "could [vb infin] or [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When he names the most-important squad of his England career — the one that could make or break him — I do hope he includes the names of Wright and Everton 's Peter Beardsley . |
| 2 | He felt as he always did on the moor , and especially on this spot and on Big Allen , peaceful , without care , without self almost , at one with nature and the past , and as if nothing that happened down there could hurt or vex him any more . |
| 3 | Before she could think or reason she levelled the gun at the face before her and felt herself pull the trigger . |
| 4 | These Savage Orcs were happy to continue in their old ways , using metal weapons and armour on occasions when they could steal or trade it , but on the whole sticking to their ancient traditions . |
| 5 | I just could n't get past this amp 's tendency toward a cold , smudgy type of overdrive and , what 's more , nothing I could do — including employing the ‘ Enhance ’ circuit — could warm or smooth it up . |
| 6 | I 'd be pleased if you could print my full name and address so that S Brady ( or anyone else ) could confirm or extend my info on this subject . |
| 7 | We must confess we did n't even bother calling Intel Corp last issue so it could confirm or deny our story of severe allocations of Pentiums throughout all of 1993 ( UX No 418 ) . |
| 8 | Postage was very expensive — a shilling a sheet — but Hope , being an M. P. , could sign or frank his envelopes and have them delivered free of charge . |
| 9 | Music had been important to her and the shelves held a catholic collection of records with which he could refresh or console himself during the two weeks ' holiday . |
| 10 | She could drink or turn her head away . |
| 11 | A long arm shot out and before she could scream or struggle she was pulled into the car and into strong arms . |
| 12 | It could extend or improve your house in so doing adding even more value to your most valuable asset . |
| 13 | I was worried that it could dilute or blunt our provision . |
| 14 | Then his hands were cupping her face and before she could argue or gather her wits , he had taken her startled mouth with his own . |