Example sentences of "future it [modal v] be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In future it may be possible to bring out a first novel in paperback , and then once an author is established we could bring out his or her second and third novels in hardback . |
| 2 | In the future it may be possible to convert water to hydrogen on a large scale by electrolysis , for example . |
| 3 | On the other hand a diary entry such as ‘ ring X ’ is effective and if the entry is some way in the future it may be necessary to amplify with a trigger of the form ‘ ring X re Y ’ and to have easily accessible some factual data such as the X telephone number and some data re Y. In a different context a car driver will develop a strategy to ensure that he does not run out of petrol , he may rely on a light which appears when the tank is nearly empty or he may calculate from his expected travelling that he need not concern himself about the issue until at least the next weekend , or he may programme himself to react to the fact that he is approaching a particular garage . |
| 4 | However , if Mr Chekhov decided to write anything in the future it would be delighted to have look at it . |
| 5 | In considering priorities for the future it would be sensible to assume a substantial increase in welfare need combined with a decrease in government support . |
| 6 | If you are looking to buy a new computer in the near future it would be wise not to obtain one with less than 4 meg of RAM on board . |
| 7 | With advances in electronic control and programming , and also possibly in operator programming skill , it is likely that in future it will be feasible for many operators to program the next job on the machine while it is still cutting the present piece . |
| 8 | Did you know that upgrades to the EW + WW office software mean that in future it will be possible to print three-dimensional graphics and stereoscopic photographs ? |
| 9 | She hopes in future it will be possible to restore the word nigger without stirring up racial tensions . |