Example sentences of "[Wh det] could [vb infin] [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Detailed files were kept on every student which could help determine what sort of assignment they received upon graduation . |
| 2 | She said she gave it to her daughter because she believed it was the only drug which could help alleviate her condition . |
| 3 | Galliano showed two hours late , which could have ruined him , but fortunately did n't because the press loved him and his audience welcomed him back with loud approval after an absence of two seasons ( due to the lack of financial backing ) . |
| 4 | He said that Dodman had been suffering from a mental illness which could have affected his behaviour . |
| 5 | He said that Dodman had been suffering from a mental illness which could have affected his behaviour and asked that Dodman be sent for psychiatric help . |
| 6 | It had to be lifted off the track each night to prevent possible vandalism which could have seen it trundling down to Staveley on the falling grade ! |
| 7 | In mid-1974 he developed phlebitis — inflammation of the veins — and within months it was revealed that he had a thrombosis which could have killed him in seconds . |
| 8 | Myra told me that , until the previous year , she would have thought that nothing whatsoever had occurred in her childhood which could have caused her revulsion to physical contact . |
| 9 | The Doctor looked fascinated , explaining the nature of the injuries and the implements which could have caused them . |
| 10 | The evidence in terms of inch loss recorded by my trial team proves without doubt that the reduction of fat and the increase in fresh fruit and vegetables in our diet really does reduce cellulite , despite all the hormonal , stress , lifestyle and postural factors which could have caused it . |
| 11 | X-ray fluorescence ( XRE ) analysis ( see glossary ) of solders used on Roman silver suggests that the Roman silversmith did indeed use several different solders which could have given him a working temperature range from the melting point of silver ( 960°C ) , down to 180°C . |
| 12 | ‘ Because , ’ I replied , ‘ there was always a danger that Hopkins , who confided in so few people , may have said something to his sister which could have threatened her . |
| 13 | Athelstan read and knew why John of Gaunt , Duke of Lancaster , was so indebted to Sir Thomas Springall , and why the merchant had possessed secrets which could have brought him even greater wealth . |
| 14 | He was described as an enthusiastic , determined and well-turned-out soldier with leadership qualities which could have taken him to the top warrant officer rank . |
| 15 | In the middle of many clashes and difficulties were the men whom I had met , and to whom , if I had been a true friend , I might have given something of the faith and spirit which could have helped them find a better way for their people . |
| 16 | It is too late at the appeal stage to think about getting evidence which could have helped you at the beginning . |
| 17 | She digressed , running through in her mind the bag 's contents to discover what could have interested him . |
| 18 | What could have delayed him ? |
| 19 | What could have possessed him to want somebody he could n't even see ? |
| 20 | ‘ There are 1,001 possibilities as to why this accident happened and it would be pure speculation to say at this stage what could have caused it . |