Example sentences of "they might be [adj] [prep] [art] " in BNC.

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1 For example , if they failed to arrange for a minor repair in the science labs and a pupil was hurt as a result , they might be guilty of a safety offence .
2 It suggested that they might be unaware of the difference between feral and wildcats , or unaware of the law .
3 In Russia itself , parliamentary deputies hinted that they might be open to a spot of bribery when , earlier this year , they discussed a bill to guarantee them various privileges for life — a flat in Moscow , a salary , priority booking on aircraft and trains .
4 However , in the world of Orwell 's 1984 there may be people who although sure that the events abolished by official historiography did happen , are not so sure that the experiences treasured in memory keep the value which official propaganda degrades ; they might be happier for the assurance that , in the sense that it remains true that an event happened even if universally forgotten an experience remains good even if in universally shrinking awareness there will never again be anyone capable of appreciating it .
5 They were completely intimidated — but even under that very strict regime there was nothing to compare with the suggestion that if two or more people refused to get up from the dining table they might be liable to a 10-year prison sentence .
6 Rangers have told Spurs they might be interested in a player swop deal but they wont pay cash .
7 Perhaps er school children could be brought in when the theatre start 's during the day who actually see how the theatre runs see what theatre 's all about and they might be interested in the theatre . .
8 Although they might be responsible for a ‘ minor ’ fault , and therefore initially liable for the plantiff 's losses , he suggested that they might ‘ indeed seek a contribution ’ from those responsible for the major damage .
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