Example sentences of "[adj] [conj] would [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I appreciate that this view is somewhat unfashionable and would gain little support from the majority of teachers who were at the centre of the disruptions of recent years . |
| 2 | Readers were told it was ‘ muting criticism ’ even though Tory policies were wrong and would throw hundreds of thousands more people on the dole . |
| 3 | These ‘ Mietkaserne ’ ( literally ‘ rental barracks ’ ) , to avoid the slum problem of a London or central Berlin , would be four storeys high and would open up on an interior square that was green and ample enough to permit plenty of light and fresh air . |
| 4 | The council and others had objected to the proposed development and the council had refused planning permission on the ground that the proposals would result in an intensification of air pollution in an area where the level of existing pollution was high and would create additional health hazards to residents of the area . |
| 5 | Er I mean if he were responsive and would work and would try things for himself but it , it 's , it 's like hacking at concrete with a knife . |
| 6 | For a moment it looked as if he was free and would land safely near Tock 's cottage but coming down he fell with a thump into the basket lift at the other side . |
| 7 | It would be a new tax , involve paying for something that is at present free and would hit hardest at low-income car-owners . |
| 8 | If you are interested and would like to help or know more about the Society then please write |
| 9 | If you are interested and would like further information , please telephone Joan ( Medway 71926 ) — she will be pleased to answer your queries . |
| 10 | He looked interested and would have spoken further . |
| 11 | Dodds is Scotland 's second leading scorer behind Ally McCoist and Roker manager Malcolm Crosby said : ‘ I 'm very interested and would take him tomorrow if I could . |
| 12 | Stressing that the current pattern of production and consumption was unsustainable and would have to change , " particularly in the industrialized countries " , the resolution also emphasized that a significant transfer of technology and finance to the developing world was required . |
| 13 | Though Kathleen was meek and would accept . |
| 14 | In addition , last year 's investment in glass manufacturing in Poland and Italy were sound and would produce profits when on stream in two years time . |
| 15 | I found this scientific proof unnecessarily detailed and would have much preferred to see the space devoted to a discussion of how Wentwood 's philosophy compares to other recent approaches to assessment and competence development . |
| 16 | Her chair was empty and would remain empty until he left the company . |
| 17 | The aetiology of hypertriglyceridaemia in Type I diabetics subsequently controlled and established on insulin is less clear but would appear to centre round the control and activity of lipoprotein lipase . |
| 18 | The meaning of Mulindry is doubtful but would seem to contain an element of " mill . " |
| 19 | This would not only be detailed but would require the submission of a number of " case report " forms relating to cases dealt with ( but anonymised ) which would demonstrate how the applicant had dealt with certain types of specified cases . |
| 20 | I said I did n't want anything shoddy … something strong that would stand up to a bit of rough and tumble . ’ |
| 21 | 7.6.3.3 some defect or deficiency in the site upon which the rebuilding or reinstatement is to take place [ would render the same impossible or would mean that the same could only be undertaken at a cost that would be unreasonable in all the circumstances ] |
| 22 | Its " tough scenario " , required to reach the 35 per cent target , would include the following measures : the insulation of houses to a standard that would reduce heating requirements by 85 per cent and air conditioning by 45 per cent ; the introduction of energy-efficient lighting for commercial buildings , to cut consumption by 60 per cent ; a requirement that new car engines be designed to achieve an average of 58 miles per gallon ; a reduction in coal-fired power stations , with compensatory increases in natural gas and nuclear generating capacity ; and the planting of large areas of forest , which would act as a " sink " for excess carbon dioxide . |
| 23 | Designer of the stamps , Paul Hogarth , commented that ‘ Glasgow presents a wide spectrum of flamboyant Victorian architecture and it was quite a task to choose something symbolic that would make a good image on the stamps . |
| 24 | She wanted the strength to be the first to pull away but it would n't come , that little bit extra that would separate desire from decency . |
| 25 | Sufficient they must take ; but too many would be counter-productive and would militate against surprise and secrecy . |
| 26 | One last possible means of rescue remained but it was dangerous and would require a great deal of equipment . |
| 27 | Then choose one of the alternatives discussed this week ( task allocation , team nursing , primary nursing or multidisciplinary team care ) which you do n't use but which you think might also be useable and would promote individualised care in the same work area . |
| 28 | Salter would not be cooperative and would have passed the word down the line : Do n't be over-eager to help the bastards in TAS . |
| 29 | Other changes , such as experimenting with the creation of single-sex mathematics classes in a mixed school , are less straightforward and would depend for their success on the particular context of each individual school , and especially the reasons for employing this strategy . |
| 30 | A mattress used with the wrong base may cause damage to the mattress , be uncomfortable and would invalidate the guarantee . |