Example sentences of "or could [verb] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The aim of the investigation is to interpret the legislation in consultation with the commission and brewers ; to examine the way in which brewers ' responses to the regulation are affecting or could affect clubs ; to assess the implications for the social role of clubs of this commercial regulation ; to examine similar effects of the extending of the free-market philosophy of the EEC ; and to identify shortcomings or inadequacies in the legal provision to cover social divergences between Britain and Europe . |
| 2 | A clause such as the following will be included : To the best of the Managers ' knowledge , information and belief no event has occurred or is likely to occur which will or could give rise to any claim under the warranties or indemnities given or to be given under or pursuant to the Sale and Purchase Agreement . |
| 3 | The massed emigrants to the United States were ( and still are ) in many cases American patriots well before they arrived or could speak English . |
| 4 | It is at least conceivable that political interference has taken place or could take place in the audit , if only because the auditor is appointed by the Secretary of State ; although there are no obvious examples of this having happened . |
| 5 | Venturing to the second stage , they could have their names and homelands recorded on a list published the follow ing day in Le Figaro de la Tour Eiffel certain proof to less privileged friends and relatives that they had indeed visited this engineering marvel — or could pen lines of poetry for inclusion in the same journal . |
| 6 | If you would like to help , have any memorabilia of any age , or could provide contacts with former pupils or staff , please contact the school . |
| 7 | Repairs and maintenance could merely maintain an asset at its present state ( revenue expenditure ) or could add improvements to an asset ( capital expenditure ) . |