Example sentences of "you could try [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | You could try using a serum — these non-sticky liquids are excellent for smoothing the cuticles and wrapping hair in shine . |
| 2 | You could try writing to a ramp builder , like Rare Unit or Freestyle Ramps for example . |
| 3 | Similarly you could try shortening the meeting , holding it on a different day or suspending it altogether for a few weeks . |
| 4 | By covering the pot during the day and by placing it uncovered beneath an electric lamp at night you could try to reverse their pattern of behaviour . |
| 5 | If downpipes get blocked you could try pushing down a pole with a rag tied to the end . |
| 6 | You could try bumping the temperature up , if it is below 24°s ; C , to around 25–28°s ; C , as they seem more susceptible to the disease when kept at lower temperatures . |
| 7 | Example If you have a paragraph on irony in Conrad 's " Heart of Darkness " , a paragraph on characterisation and a paragraph on narrative closure , you could try to link them together by talking more generally about the abstract relationship between irony , characterisation and narrative closure . |
| 8 | So if you could try to remember to bring down all the things you 'll want for the day , in the morning … ’ |
| 9 | If this is not practical , you could try cooking a chicken to eat cold over several days ; but once it is cooked , divide it up into the meal portions you require , and place them in the freezer or refrigerator as appropriate . |
| 10 | It is impossible to guarantee that anyone you invited will turn up , so you could try to guard against wasting your time and money by sending courtesy cars to pick up the more important people . |
| 11 | If you like a challenge , you could try counting the annual growth rings . |
| 12 | The macho merchants among you could try braving the green blob , numerous wires and broken records that occupy the alternative route . |
| 13 | Should your foot drop to the outside of the opponent 's leading leg , you could try hooking it around his ankle and dragging his foot the way it is pointing . |
| 14 | At first it will be helpful to know which is being described , but later , having worked through the chosen list , you could try to pick out which is being described when one category is chosen ( you do not know which ) in random order . |
| 15 | So if you know that just by opening the door you 're bound to end up with a space-age vacuum cleaner , 50 encyclopaedias , a new patio or a tarmac-covered drive , you could try hiding in the broom cupboard until he 's gone . |
| 16 | In the space below write the name of someone in your class who struggles with the work and who you could try to encourage . |
| 17 | You could try winding your own from one of the kits available . |
| 18 | I would be grateful if you could try to protect my interests in the same way . |
| 19 | For instance , you could try giving the typist work and saying ‘ here 's my latest report ’ . |
| 20 | Or you could try adapting an existing piece of your furniture with one of the special House Style paint-effect kits from Jocasta Innes . |
| 21 | I will try to contact you by telephone , but if I do not manage it , I would be grateful if you could try to ring me on the above number , extension 4425 . |
| 22 | For example , you could try to get into a routine of weighing yourself first thing in the morning before you get dressed . |
| 23 | Maybe you could try to get your weight down a little … ’ there 's a far better chance they 'll listen . ’ |
| 24 | ‘ You could try to guess what I 'm wearing . ’ |
| 25 | If you could try to look as if you 're being guarded , it would go a long way . |
| 26 | You could try mixing the colours so that the roses look like a planted flower arrangement when they are in full bloom . |
| 27 | If , like many people , you simply feel that you are ‘ a bit run down ’ or not as full of zest for life as you would wish , perhaps you could try ensuring that your diet contains all the nutrients essential for true well-being . |
| 28 | You could try adding a glass of white wine , an onion and a little celery and leek , if you must , but make sure that the court bouillon is cold before you start . |
| 29 | ( You could try pronouncing it |
| 30 | Maybe you could try having it cut little by little rather than all in one go . |