Example sentences of "[noun] could n't [vb infin] [adv prt] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although Maggie could n't make out the exact words , she knew they were from both sides . |
| 2 | The thrust of his invasive tongue was unbelievably erotic … it was frightening , and exciting , and even the grim memory of Mortimer could n't shake off the shivers of reaction in her stomach . |
| 3 | Firing blanks LEE CHAPMAN and his Leeds team-mates could n't break down the Stuttgart defence as they began their European campaign in Germany last night |
| 4 | Someone was yelling , but Christine could n't make out the words . |
| 5 | But glamour could n't drown out the tough talk from French car chiefs on the threat from Japan . |
| 6 | Just as Paul Gascoigne was overcome with emotion at England 's World Cup exit in Italia '90 , Cantona could n't hold back the tears when he was joined on the chat show sofa … by his grandmother . |