Example sentences of "[adj] could [be] [verb] [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | By analogy , therefore , where the refusal of planning permission makes it impossible for a defendant to comply with the terms of a nuisance order , this could be regarded as a reasonable excuse . |
| 2 | This could be regarded as a superior explanation to the others . |
| 3 | This could be regarded as a pragmatic approach to the design of devices for the organization of knowledge by subject . |
| 4 | If Pool Re was the only viable cover offered on the market , this could be regarded as an anti-competitive agreement under article 85 , unless special exemption was obtained form the European Commission . |
| 5 | This could be turned into the future by add the suffix -mi . |
| 6 | Secondly , consider the effect of an autonomous increase in the real money supply ( this could be caused by an increase in the nominal money stock or a fall in the general price level ) . |
| 7 | A member of a local branch of the union claimed that this could be viewed as a ‘ rolled up ’ ballot question , and applied for the Commissioner 's assistance . |
| 8 | This could be compared with an estimate of the same prevalence from some previous survey to give a measure of secular change . |
| 9 | In the case of a commission , this could be sent to the client as a proof . |
| 10 | then this could be explained as a result of the autonomy of the state from the requirements of capitalism . |
| 11 | It is expected this will cost the council £8,500 though this could be offset by a grant from Northern Arts . |
| 12 | The Budget increases in excise duties will add just over 0.5 per cent to the cost of living in April , a touch more than last year 's effort , but this could be offset by the switch from poll tax to council tax . |
| 13 | ( At the end of the War , it was found that over 50 deaf men from Manchester Institute for the Deaf were entitled to the Defence Service Medal for their work with the Civil Defence , and this could be repeated throughout the country . |
| 14 | Unfortunately , the clean/crunch and OD1/OD2 switching has to be done manually , and if this could be achieved via a footswitch it would in effect make this a four-channel combo with all the versatility which that implies . |
| 15 | This could be achieved by the reduction of consumption of fossil fuels , increased energy efficiency and the installation of more effective emission control equipment on motor vehicles and power plants . |
| 16 | This could be achieved in a number of ways , for example by establishing a business centre or by nominating one person as head of business services , at the discretion of individual establishments . |
| 17 | This could be extended by the incorporation of a mask . |
| 18 | This could be followed by a wider shot to take in the overall scene , showing the dazzling displays and hurrying shoppers . |
| 19 | However , he insisted that this could be distinguished from the cognitive validity of knowledge . |
| 20 | This could be converted into a worldwide trip , so Roland went on to the ‘ Hot Spot ’ to try and get around the world in 80 seconds answering as many questions as possible . |
| 21 | This could be justified on a number of grounds . |
| 22 | This could be seen as a sign of healthy growth and change ; yet the new fittings and equipment installed are usually totally insensitive to the design quality of the original . |
| 23 | This could be seen as a special kind of ‘ robustness ’ . |
| 24 | It was clear that things had improved considerably in recent weeks and that this could be seen as a consequence of her having taken the tablets . |
| 25 | Since then about ten new sites have been scheduled each week , and this could be seen as a deliberate blocking measure as it only takes place where the owner wants to do something with the site . |
| 26 | Such a test has not been routinely available in our Department and this could be seen as a shortcoming in the service that has been offered , as well as a limitation to the scope of this study . |
| 27 | Richards recognises that , saying : ‘ This could be seen as an unsettling tactic and I 've asked Trevor Francis to take David Hirst on one side and put him fully in the picture . |
| 28 | This could be seen as an approximation to a Ramsey-optimal price structure , though the analogy is probably rather forced . |
| 29 | This could be seen as an example , from the other side , of the dangers of seeking to impose legal and compulsory arbitration over industrial relations . |
| 30 | An echo of this could be seen in the fascination expressed by many middle-class men with the physical features of working-class women and in the concurrent attempts at sexual colonisation embodied in prostitution of working-class girls . |