Example sentences of "[conj] could [vb infin] [noun sg] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The danger of serious conflict occurring on the border was anticipated in a motion proposed by the United States and carried in the General Assembly in 1949 authorising UNCOK to observe developments on the border and to report back on clashes that could give rise to war . |
| 2 | We wondered at the ‘ pinching poverty ’ that could have cream for tea . |
| 3 | A catalyst that could convert methane to methanol or larger unsaturated hydrocarbons directly and at low temperatures would be of enormous commercial interest . |
| 4 | In turn the C & AG would have a right of overview and could instigate value for money investigations by his own staff or , perhaps more effectively , by the private sector auditors . |
| 5 | The company was a lowest category Fimbra member and not authorised to handle clients ' money but could offer advice on unit trusts , life insurance and pensions . |
| 6 | British Aerospace , possibly in partnership with Thomson CSF of France , has emerged as the leading British contender to mount a bid but could face Ministry of Defence objections . |