Example sentences of "might mean a " in BNC.
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| 1 | The government is in the process of producing extra guidelines on waste management proposals and the creation of a new national environment agency might mean a shift of responsibility for waste regulation functions . |
| 2 | Ten minutes too long during a schooling session might mean a week 's set-back in a training programme , so be careful not to either work for too long or to expect too much too soon . |
| 3 | Beats varying by social class might mean a different perception . |
| 4 | And if you are lucky enough to stumble upon a village show you will be warmly welcomed and given the best seats in the house — which might mean a patch of ground under the village banyan tree . |
| 5 | Publication of the report is then held over until after the review , and this might mean a further six months . |
| 6 | Alternatively , such an entry might mean a temporary absence , on Church business if not a foray in quest of preferment . |
| 7 | ‘ Even so , it might mean a pretty drastic cut in her living standards . ’ |
| 8 | Broken reins might mean a contribution from his pocket money . |
| 9 | On Aug. 21 Momoh was quoted in a Sierra Leone Broadcasting Service report as saying that the invasion of eastern areas by Liberian rebels [ see p. 38278 ] might mean a long delay before a general election could be held . |
| 10 | After the previous Armed Forces minister , Archie Hamilton , was replaced by Mr Hanley , Mr Brandreth asked for a meeting in the hope that a change of minister might mean a change of heart over the pay office . |