Example sentences of "[noun sg] [pron] would be [adj] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I have no axe to grind and it may be that the scheme would pose no hazard , in which case I would be happy to say so publicly , ’ he said , ‘ But if I learn that the route would expose local populations to field strengths greater than two milliGauss I will say it is potentially hazardous and will support my statement with a good deal of scientific information . ’ |
| 2 | If readers have any knowledge of good practice , or are undertaking similar research I would be glad to hear . |
| 3 | Should partners in the Philippines or South Africa wish to hear something of current British practice I would be delighted to offer a presentation . |
| 4 | Firstly effect on regeneration of the di diversionary investment which would be likely to arise , and that 's as has been already mentioned , that 's contrary to the Strategic Guidance for West Yorkshire . |
| 5 | ‘ The real value of the CANZ series is that it brings together a group of national level players for two weeks with games against consistently top level opposition which would be difficult to duplicate anywhere else . |
| 6 | If you went to an estate agent you may if they 're willing to er have one or two estate agent staff to help you out and if you went to a golf club you would be likely to have the pro or the secretary help you out . |
| 7 | Compact should make it easier for all teachers from Compact schools to meet people from industry who would be prepared to share in curriculum development . |
| 8 | Taking a step forward , she saw that by crossing to the side of the compound and climbing the fence she would be able to get back round to the entrance . |
| 9 | As well as providing additional cover for the VVIP at Royal St. George 's Golf Club they would be available to deal with any terrorist activity . |
| 10 | I discovered it 's a very different matter , lying awake thinking it would be nice to have a man beside you , and lying awake longing for one particular man . |
| 11 | Mr Hurd , Foreign Secretary , dismissed claims by Mr Ashdown that in a pact or coalition he would be able to prevent Labour introducing its proposed higher tax rates on middle managers . |
| 12 | Now Clare had abandoned her respectful kindness it would be fun to fight with her . |
| 13 | When , for example , a solicitor is recruited as a specialist to head up a new department it would be appropriate to seek some commitment from him at any rate in the medium term . |
| 14 | However , if Mr Chekhov decided to write anything in the future it would be delighted to have look at it . |
| 15 | 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 . |
| 16 | it was held that the pursuer would almost certainly succeed against his employer but where a substantial question remained about his fault it would be inappropriate to make any award against the master . |
| 17 | Although it was convenient for the government to appear to be quite separate from Haketa , the relationship was so close that in practice it would be accurate to describe the organisation as an officially sanctioned and sponsored ‘ tame ’ pressure group . |
| 18 | The only problem is that to make it a meaningful rule it would be necessary to find a way of drawing a line between humour ( forbidden ) and wit ( encouraged ) . |
| 19 | Whilst the notice itself may be sufficient to sever the beneficial joint tenancy , to prevent a conveyance by the survivor either through ignorance or fraud it would be prudent to endorse a memorandum on the last conveyance to the effect that severance has taken place . |
| 20 | In an important speech on disarmament in February 1987 Gorbachev asserted that while it remained best ‘ to revive the old idea of dismantling foreign bases and bringing the troops home ’ in the short term it would be desirable to have inspection access to American military bases on foreign territories for verification purposes ‘ to be sure that there is no activity going on there which is forbidden under an eventual agreement ’ . |
| 21 | if that happens at the peak of the boom it would be sufficient to precipitate a sudden and spectacular crisis . |
| 22 | He shook his head , unperturbed it seemed , not in the least put out yet altogether immovable , a man whose quiet strength struck Daniel suddenly as impressive , a steadily burning , dogged persistence which would be likely to endure far longer than his own vivid bursts of fire . |
| 23 | The following factors should be taken into account : ( a ) any foreign element in the case which would be likely to require the guardian ad litem to make inquiries , or take other action , outside the jurisdiction of the court ; ( b ) the likely burden on the guardian where he has to represent several children in the proceedings ; ( c ) the existence of proceedings relating to the child in any other Division of the High Court in which the Official Solicitor is representing the child ; and ( d ) any other relevant circumstances . |
| 24 | Overall , Mr Whitnall concluded , it was ‘ an opportunity which would be difficult to convert ’ . |
| 25 | Again , refusals of work which would be insufficient to prejudice the relationship between the casual worker and the organization would nevertheless seem to imply a break in employment . |
| 26 | It was an extraordinarily fluid ratio of exchange which would be hard to parallel today . |
| 27 | At Thrush Green she would be able to pick and choose her employers . |
| 28 | But surely there is scope for a new middle-tier tournament — and no doubt a willing sponsor who would be prepared to present such a cup in the light of the successful association of Pilkington and Provincial with the existing events . |
| 29 | ‘ They are using the computer to gauge who would be suitable to attend certain meetings : they may want to exclude some of them . ’ |
| 30 | For example , if there is a simple contract for the sale of a chattel it would be impractical to say that the restraint of trade doctrine applied . |