Example sentences of "[adj] [modal v] [verb] [pron] [modal v] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We need a firm approach , and that may mean we should prosecute more , ’ says Mr Boswell . |
| 2 | This may mean you will have time to spare at the airport before boarding your flight . |
| 3 | This should mean you will have time to make any observations you wish from your staff meetings . |
| 4 | They would have had some sort of premonition , or maybe some would say they would have had a revelation from God . |
| 5 | Some would say it would have been worth it if only to gain some insight into the arcane workings of SCOTVEC . |
| 6 | ‘ This will mean we can carry out maintenance and restoration of diesels under cover ’ . |
| 7 | That 'll mean he 'll flail the lot of them tonight , an' there wo n't be a penny of his pay left for her . |
| 8 | He therefore decreed that before either could reproduce they must fight to the death , with the flesh from the loser being fed to deserving men . |
| 9 | That would mean it would take more than three weeks to heal . |
| 10 | If she is alive and you find her — do you think that would mean you 'd have your Mom back ? |
| 11 | That would mean she could buy eggs for supper and pay something on the grocery bill and have enough left over for the vet . |
| 12 | That would show she could fit in neatly anywhere . |