Example sentences of "can go [adv] [prep] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | History shows it can go on for a long time , as deficits and surpluses did during the golden age before the First World War . |
| 2 | In fairness to everyone it is impossible to legislate for the vagaries of human nature and the best laid plans can go astray with a single word in the wrong place . |
| 3 | Tonight we can go out for a quiet meal together , and then … ’ |
| 4 | Well that 's it , I mean you have something for breakfast , a light lunch and you can go out for a big meal , that 's all you need . |
| 5 | ‘ All right , ’ the adjutant said , ‘ you can go back to a vulgar free-for-all if you like . |
| 6 | A heavy contact to the opponent 's face may not merit just a verbal warning ; after consultation with the other members of the panel , the referee can go directly to a full point penalty or even a disqualification . |