Example sentences of "could [vb infin] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Above all I fail to see how one could worship God or expand one 's religious sensibilities by looking to this past . |
| 2 | Firstly , we are offering a family the diagnosis of a lethal untreatable disorder in an apparently healthy baby ; secondly , the protocol was designed so that we could modify practice in the light of experience ; and , thirdly , families should have choice at every stage from the initial screening test to a confirmed diagnosis . |
| 3 | Some Wardens could supervise matters from the reasonable comfort of homes such as Ferniehirst outside Jedburgh ; but Hermitage castle , the ‘ Strength of Liddesdale ’ in the middle of inhospitable fells and mosses , was one of the most chill and sinister strongholds in all Scotland . |
| 4 | It would be a treat if it could enhance Cricket ! for the next couple of months . |
| 5 | Bockelie ( 1973 ) , also working with cryptic argillaceous limestones , demonstrated how effectively a simpler technique combining light acid etching with photography using orthochromatic film could enhance fabric contrast and reveal burrow patterns . |
| 6 | Interleukin 2 ( IL2 ) activated effector cells could enhance ADCC activity , but interferon-γ ( IFN-γ ) or tumour necrosis factor-α ( TNF-α ) had no effect on the cytotoxic activity of effector cells . |
| 7 | If only Marc would go away she could reassure Peter that she would n't let him down . |
| 8 | This is not always easy , especially when the relationship is going through a sticky patch , but if they can feel close from time to time , the pulling-back will happen less , and Elizabeth could reassure Harry that just because she wants to do things for herself does n't mean that she does n't want him . |
| 9 | A much more dramatic break with the current political tradition is required if progress is to be made in building support for the policies that could spring Britain 's underclass from its current position . |
| 10 | While he did not neglect the defence of the realm he was not given to fighting , believing that magic could shield Ulthuan . |
| 11 | It remained to be seen whether these four armies could be united before Negus Mikael could blockade Ras Lul Seged and Fitaurari Gelli in Ankober and advance into the plain of Debra Berhan where the first battle was expected to take place . |
| 12 | Moreover , if the housing market were to weaken , withdrawal of private funds could restrict development . |
| 13 | Dicey allowed that legislation and the common law could restrict liberty . |
| 14 | The authorities could restrict hire purchase credit by specifying minimum deposits or maximum repayment periods . |
| 15 | If there is anything wrong internally , or insufficient battery power , the screen could stay lit , flash , or shut down , depending on the error . |
| 16 | Spain likes parts of Britain 's hard-ecu plan since it could slow moves to EMU . |
| 17 | There are n't many things that could unsettle Christine Webber . |
| 18 | ‘ Family Doctors for Family Life ’ handed out information on how mothers could treat colds at home without medical supervision . |
| 19 | Alternatively , farmers could treat plants that act as alternative hosts for the pest and so reduce the number of pests migrating to a susceptible crop . |
| 20 | The barrage plan has been criticized as endangering wildlife habitats and leading to a raised water table within the city , which could damage buildings . |
| 21 | Mr Ratky believes the problem could damage prospects of tourism in the town . |
| 22 | Japanese officials further threatened that , if reinstated , the ruling could damage US-Japan relations . |
| 23 | The move was intended to prove that co-operation could damage business . |
| 24 | The military chiefs complain the laureates ' visit could damage relations with Burma and with China . |
| 25 | Many commentators predicted that a majority of women voters , regardless of party loyalty , would be alienated by a decision to overturn Roe v. Wade , and that this could damage Bush , who believed that abortion should be available only to rape victims or if the woman 's life was in danger , and whose judicial appointments , the latest of whom was Clarence Thomas , might have created an anti-abortion majority on the Supreme Court . |
| 26 | He believes the report could damage Darlington 's chances of attracting more jobs and industry by painting an unnecessarily bleak picture of the town . |
| 27 | The opposition Labour Party expressed fears that EC membership could damage Malta 's economy and might lead to an unacceptable loss of independence and sovereignty . |
| 28 | In future the processes may be ozone friendly but they involve higher temperatures which could damage fabrics containing PVC . |
| 29 | INDONESIA has blocked access to sex hotlines from Hong Kong after MPs said such telephone calls could damage morals in the mainly Muslim country , the state telecommunications company said today . |
| 30 | ‘ I 'd be grateful if you could spare time for a fitting , and I did think it would be a good idea if I could hold a rehearsal of everyone concerned in my part of the show before the official one . |