Example sentences of "probably have [verb] the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Freud would probably have said the English lover was a mask for Sergei , with his deep respect for England . |
| 2 | However , our study was conducted before ondansetron became available , which in our experience would probably have prevented the initial decrease in quality of life in patients receiving cisplatin . |
| 3 | Had we had competent referees/linesman this season we would be up about 6 points … we would also probably have reached the mini-league stage last year cos Strach 's goal at Ibrox was another good goal in a very similar position to Rocky 's on Saturday . |
| 4 | The decision would probably have gone the other way had 100,000 men not already been back at work , mainly in the more prosperous East and West Midland areas . |
| 5 | Dealers would scream down the blower : " Did you see The Sunday Times last week Sir ? " knowing that he would probably have missed the relevant bit , just as they had . |
| 6 | She spent most of the next half hour or so talking about the extended holiday to Patagonia she was planning , in an extremely loud voice and with an enthusiasm that would probably have embarrassed the Argentinian Tourist Board . |
| 7 | The predator , by the time it has given up the chase , will probably have forgotten the exact location of the nest and will not be able to retrace its steps . |
| 8 | Those who read the highbrow press would probably have found the lowbrow tabloids woefully inadequate , but those who read the tabloids would probably have found the highbrow press too complex , long-winded , repetitious , waffling , and boring to be useful . |
| 9 | Mr Marlowe would probably have to fight the European Convention on Human Rights to get his wish . |