Example sentences of "and could be [vb pp] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Cross-denominational association of this sort in particular localities was not uncommon and could be reinforced through collaborative reformist and philanthropic action as in the common efforts for moral and civic improvement of such Quaker and Unitarian families in Birmingham as the Cadburys , Lloyds , Kenricks and others .
2 Other charity administrators say that Wolfson 's policy could help to legitimize the campaigns of anti-vivisectionists and could be seen as implicit criticism of the efforts of laboratory researchers .
3 Working conditions of the taxi driver are extremely poor and could be likened to Victorian times , hours worked are ra rarely less than sixty per week , there is no holiday pay , no pension rights , no sick pay , and no say in which way the trade is administered by local authorities .
4 Such ships were completely watertight and could be manned by small crews .
5 These first groups of questions I would classify as ‘ Directory'-type queries , and could be answered from updateable directories held at information points — telephonists , E & W Gates .
6 Depending on the complexity of your operations this may only take a couple of man weeks and could be repeated at regular intervals to monitor progress .
7 Given a slight negative movement of base level , underwater sandbanks may appear above high tide level and could be converted into offshore bars by wave action .
8 These cots were specially made , arranged in tiers of three , and could be converted into comfortable couches for sitting up cases .
9 Not very gregarious , and could be mistaken for small courser when running on ground ; when it stops it does not squat but stands erect .
10 This does not necessarily imply great changes , however , and could be achieved in large part through a reformulation of existing practice , such as job titles and review systems .
11 Self-directed learning is a core feature of Project 2000 courses , and could be enhanced by encouraging students to take the initiative in identifying their own learning needs in association with the teacher/ practitioner .
12 The work of these men , with a very few exceptions such as Turner and Girtin , was not intrinsically important and could be divided into topographical and idealistic landscape .
13 Uncial styles , which were distinctive book-hands , employed open , round letter formation and could be mixed with square and rustic characters to very pleasing effects .
14 These are actually the teeth of a very young Dragon ( and could be used as material ingredients for the Cause Panic spell ) .
15 This combination of partial indicators clearly identifies those universities which produce most unproductive theses , and could be used by funding bodies in establishing objective criteria for departmental evaluation .
16 Using log diaries to record experience before taking membership or fellowship examinations is well established in some disciplines and could be used by senior house officers .
17 Most offenders do not require this degree of security and could be managed in ordinary NHS hospital units , provided there was a simple lock on the external ward door , the right internal architectural design and a team of nurses and therapists trained to manage menacing or aggressive behaviour with confidence .
18 However some areas are bland and could be improved by significant planting schemes , particularly native species of trees , shrubs and hedgerows which would provide long-term environmental benefits . ’
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