Example sentences of "[noun prp] would have [be] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If it also represented self-confidence , Ken would have been a happy man . |
| 2 | The axe was originally a northern European weapon , and a typical design during the time of Barbarossa would have been a simple axe blade balanced by a spike on its reverse . |
| 3 | As solid as a rock and a very tough competitor , Clohessy would have been a perfect choice , particularly after going through the pre-Tour fitness regime . |
| 4 | Do you think Ruddock would have been a good buy ? |
| 5 | If Audrey Barrie Brown had had her way , Fresden Manor near Swindon would have been a Roman history study centre . |
| 6 | Blossom would have been a suitable name for the large oilman who arrived in a huge lorry to deliver the central heating oil . |
| 7 | Perhaps Italy would have been a fairer example for Mr Major to have picked . |
| 8 | From what we know of him , Simon Peter would have been a typical ‘ adherent of the message ’ . |
| 9 | ‘ Obviously the inclusion of British assets in the new Dutch Trucks NV would have been a fast-track solution . ’ |
| 10 | He has been struggling to find form all season , and maybe Terry Kingston would have been a better bet . |
| 11 | Three times world champion Thorpe would have been a major attraction at the Lisburn meeting , but in his absence they have signed up world championship rivals Mervyn Anstie and Gared Smith for the Toyota trophy meeting which takes place at Larchfield Estate close to Legacurry , Lisburn . |
| 12 | Do you think Elvis would have been a good character to have lived into his old age ? |
| 13 | Their mother , who believed that Ali Reza would have been a stronger Shah and should succeed ( if not replace ) Muhammad Reza . |
| 14 | I ca n't remember enough detail to produce a coherent report , but the upshot of it is a win for Leeds would have been a fair result , and a draw less fair . |