Example sentences of "[noun] that could [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 31 | Peter had grown afraid of emotion ; he considered it messy stuff that could lead one into a fatal labyrinth of self-forgetfulness . |
| 32 | More expensive labour , the reasoning ran , would force the shutdown of sweat-shops , leaving only those businesses that could add plenty of value . |
| 33 | Clearly the President 's enemies are itching to believe unsubstantiated stories that could hurt him . |
| 34 | THE brand new cars that are two years old , slimmers ' meals that are full of fat , holidays at the seaside that could damage your health . |
| 35 | SEMINAR ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY in conjunction with MESSRS DUNDAS AND WILSON CS at SALTIRE COURT , CASTLE TERRACE , EDINBURGH on THURSDAY 14 JANUARY 1993 AT 1800 [ the seminar that could save you thousands … ] |
| 36 | The eclipses of May 21 , June 4 and November 29 set in motion changes that could put you in a new professional space by 1994 , if not before . |
| 37 | However , there are a few problems that could hamper your enjoyment . |
| 38 | At this point in the exercise , the use of the instruments had revealed a number of factors in terms of the requirements of the IPS , and the problems that could affect its implementation and effectiveness . |
| 39 | ‘ I watch everything I can because I feel this is a tie that could set us up for a good run in Europe , ’ added Creaney . |
| 40 | The prestige audience would be won over by movies that could take their place alongside the middle-class novel and play . |
| 41 | Resolution 45/63 expressed concern at Israel 's continuing nuclear build-up and urged all states " not to co-operate with or give assistance to Israel that could enhance its nuclear weapons capability " . |
| 42 | See the roller smooth tyres wheels that could pull nothing up there . |
| 43 | Preston 's Auntie Ethel and William 's mother , Elaine , had been best friends at school , which was why Preston had been detailed as William 's Minder — another one of Auntie Ethel 's great ideas , like the newspaper that could defend you against muggers . |
| 44 | Samy slaps her across the face and storms out , criticizing her for suggesting actions that could cost him his job . |
| 45 | what it serves to emphasize in the present context is that the user of the STV is inevitably denied knowledge that could influence his preferences . |
| 46 | Leyhill prison on the Gloucestershire Avon border is as far from the popular conception of a jail as you can get.Modern buildings cluster around borders boasting blooms that many public parks would be hard pressed to match.Leyhill is an open prison … the last port of call for inmates nearing the end of their sentences.A hundred prisoners work on the nearly forty acres of lawns , borders and market gardens.Their skills won them a silver medal at Chelsea for this display of garden design.And at Leyhill , they 've created a spectacular show … with drifts of brightly coloured pelargoniums competing for attention with giant cannas … and a fine show of roses.New borders are being created all the time … giving the prisoners an opportunity to express themselves and learn techniques that could help them go straight when they 're released : |
| 47 | They merely assumed that inhibition generates the incest taboo without pointing to any behavioural mechanism that could translate one into the other . |
| 48 | The President may be watching to see how long Mr Buchanan remains a contender , delaying as long as is necessary making an appointment that could fuel his opponent 's campaign . |
| 49 | WALES prop Mike Griffiths is facing a suspension that could rule him out of the clash with world champions Australia , after his dismissal in CARDIFF 'S match at Aberavon yesterday . |
| 50 | Causal attention to the way that a breeze moves the leaves on a tree would seem to make it quite unrealistic to think of having a theory that could predict their motion … |
| 51 | A sadness that could make her give up acting for good . |
| 52 | Also , too many slow payers and bad debts will shrink capital and profits to levels that could make it hard to stay open for more business . |
| 53 | Maybe you would have been safer if you 'd not chosen a career that could involve you with mine . ’ |
| 54 | ‘ I have an offer that could interest you , ’ is enough to relax his guard . |
| 55 | Bowe , they say , who does impressions of Stevie Wonder , Bill Cosby and Ronald Reagan that could earn him a different sort of starring role on the Vegas Strip , has yet to prove that he 's more than a clever impersonator of a heavyweight champion . |
| 56 | That kind of damp , chill August day only Blighty can produce , a large , scrubby field , a bill that could make you weep it was so poor . |
| 57 | It saddens me to think that as the elitists worry about the ‘ wrong ’ people getting into their clubs , and so tighten up their door policies , the indie kids , the hooligans , the ‘ lilac clad youths ’ are all denied the chance to hear the music that could damage their lives . |
| 58 | There are , however , a number of very good clubs and outstanding players that could hold their own anywhere . ’ |
| 59 | the market circumstances are such that there are a number of alternative buildings in the locality that could suit their company ; |
| 60 | If we win against both Spain and Japan that could give us a shot against South Africa in the quarter-finals , which would be tremendous news for Scottish rugby back home ’ , said Rutherford . |