Example sentences of "because it [vb mod] mean [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This would be a comforting thought , because it would mean that all the alternate universes would be simply discarded possibilities — ‘ might have beens ’ . |
| 2 | We would regret having to choose complete independence , because it would mean that boys of ability from poorer homes could not afford to enter the School . |
| 3 | But , you know , the situation is difficult in that if the people did move in there 's not a lot you can do about it because it would mean that you would have to surrender the lease , which means you 've let the guarantors off the hook for paying the then and you 're left without a tenant whatsoever . |
| 4 | But you know they they really need to watch how much part time work they are doing because it could mean that their pension will be suspended if they did work too much . |
| 5 | Was that because it could mean that Britain would have to increase the amount that we spend on overseas aid and development to match the contributions of other European countries ? |
| 6 | ‘ I want you to have it because it will mean that you and I are friends . ’ |
| 7 | Failure to clear up a problem which is or may be legal will usually be fatal , unless the facts admit of only one answer , because it will mean that the jury may not have understood their legal duty . |