Example sentences of "it would [vb infin] [been] far " in BNC.

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1	Ergonomically , the layout is hard to fault but the space allocated for the otherwise clear and attractive instrumentation seems to have shrunk — it would have been far better to have the computer readout under the dials instead of the heater controls — and we question the need for such extravagantly styled air vents .
2	It would have been far better if he 'd done it the other way around — the rest of the set acoustic and then brought them on to play .
3	It would have been far more threatening to have attempted a simulation of a ‘ round the graveside ’ dramatic playing .
4	It would have been far , far worse for Jason if Linford had not been present to counsel and comfort him . ’
5	Furthermore , the process of converting names into dealing clients was time-consuming and costly , although it would have been far less economical still if the Department of Trade 's regulations had been properly adhered to .
6	In fact , David himself believed it would have been far better to have let the whole matter drop .
7	It was nothing to him , of course — orders were orders — yet it had occurred to him several times that it would have been far simpler to evacuate the Shepherds than go through with all this nonsense .
8	It would have been far better if majority voting had applied in that instance .
9	It would have been far better if a decision on that matter had been taken in Wales .
10	Mr Deputy Speaker , er i you will have observed that the two front benches have spoken at incredible length and you have had to reprimand them , or certainly the opposition for er going away from the subject matter and do you not er believe that it would have been far better to allow some back benchers to get .
11	It would have been far better to have at least made the attempt — even if it might have ended in disaster — than be left with such intense regrets and nostalgia for what might have been .

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