Example sentences of "they could [adv] [vb infin] [noun prp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I made the mistake of telling two non-hill-walking friends that they could easily manage Creag Meagaidh . |
| 2 | He should hide such thoughts for they could well call Alexander back from Hell to exact his vengeance . |
| 3 | They could also play Argentina or the Soviet Union at this stage . |
| 4 | She helped Jenna out and they could both hear Alain on the phone in another room . |
| 5 | Now I 'm not quite sure whether it 's because we 've known , like Naomi , we 've we know periods of barrenness and leanness that his blessing seems so much more , I do n't know if that 's what it is , or whether it is just because his blessings are so bountiful , but she is overwhelmed by God 's goodness and by God 's blessing to her they could now experience God 's blessing . |
| 6 | They could only see Blefuscu 's warships coming closer , as I was swimming and my head was occasionally under the water . |
| 7 | Alton Ants ( sponsored by Booker & Bolton Solicitors ) have found improved form , but they could never master Meon 's six foot-plus shooter . |