Example sentences of "which could not [verb] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They covered their complacent idleness and ignorance with theological catchphrases which could not excuse a lack of grasp . |
| 2 | While Robinson applauded the development , Boris Ford condemned the transition of the CNAA from a body simply working with institutions which had ‘ not yet been upgraded and which could not obtain a degree through a neighbouring university ’ and therefore working in tandem with the universities , to a body which had become ‘ a fully blown alternative to the university system ’ . |
| 3 | The incident of the Karin B , a ship carrying toxic wastes from Europe , illegally imported to Nigeria , which could not find a home and landed up on the south coast of England in the summer of 1987 , demonstrated that millions of tonnes of highly toxic waste are being shipped around the globe . |
| 4 | He confirmed that Iraq had been effectively disarmed as a military power , and was left with an army largely composed of infantry which could not constitute a threat to neighbouring states in the immediate future . |
| 5 | The majority say it is the fault of a Weak Government which could not run a Whelk Stall . |