Example sentences of "could [not/n't] be [vb pp] [adv prt] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | It could not be sent back to the original commission which was dominated by Lateran supporters , so a neatly balanced new one had to be constituted with Ottaviani and Bea as joint chairmen . |
| 2 | Sections 352 , 354 and 355 clearly envisage , and indeed demand , alterations without which the register could not be kept up to date and fulfil its purpose , and although there is no express provision for alterations of members ' addresses that takes place all the time . |
| 3 | There are many houses which simply could not be brought up to standard … |
| 4 | This had little practical effect , however , until the 1890s , when public pressure forced the government to set aside areas of forest that could not be sold off to logging companies . |
| 5 | She knew how to rig ‘ accidents ’ that could n't be traced back to her . |
| 6 | They could n't be relied on to cope with the situation and our safety at the same time . |
| 7 | ‘ I was in Reception when she phoned , but the call could n't be put through to you , as your line was engaged . |