Example sentences of "[vb past] it could be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Only one thing stood out : Benjamin said there was a scorch mark on the outside of Cosmas 's door but claimed it could be old . |
| 2 | Royal aides described her as being ‘ on good form ’ at the lunch and reception before the Garter ceremony but said at her age she decided it could be tiring to attend . |
| 3 | He said he realised it could be difficult for busy bar staff to tell the age of a mature girl who looked over 18 . |
| 4 | If she did it could be awkward … |
| 5 | A fire brigade spokesman said they had fed the name of the compound into a computer and the print-out said it could be toxic if it caught fire . |
| 6 | She wished it could be dear Loulou . |