Example sentences of "that [modal v] prove [prep] [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | So here , for the fraught and confused among you , is a short guide to male restaurant etiquette that may prove to be of some assistance . |
| 2 | Attalli says the bank has enough money for the basic task of investment in private industry and in infrastructure projects ( ’ in fact , there is more money than projects , ’ he complains ) , as well as for training and education , but there are areas that could prove to be capital-hungry and ultimately create as many problems as they are intended to solve . |
| 3 | There are two commonly-used types of filter that could prove to be of little , if any use , in the course of keeping large cichlids — the small corner box filter and the sponge filter . |
| 4 | As it turned out , socket-teeth were a highly successful innovation , permitting a great improvement in chewing techniques ; one of many functional physiological adaptations that would prove to be of enormous survival value . |
| 5 | In today 's European capital markets , the freedom of exchange rates , to which some of my hon. Friends are so attached , means only the freedom to devalue — a course of action that would prove to be as futile as it is nugatory in modern conditions . |
| 6 | I believe in taking action on fact and not fantasy , but I think it was Lord Zuckerman who was the scientific advisor to the government , who said that government has never taken preventive measures that would prove to be unjustified , and if you always wait to the last moment before being convinced to do anything , that 's often a moment too late . |