Example sentences of "[subord] it could [verb] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On the whole it seems likely that the Channel Tunnel will have a minor regional impact in its own right although it could bring short term benefits to depressed areas through , for example , the awarding of Tunnel-related contracts . |
| 2 | A plea to downgrade Darlington so it could attract more Government aid is to go ahead despite an earlier warning that it could backfire . |
| 3 | ‘ So it could take some time ? ’ |
| 4 | In its heyday , the company had filled its own site with slag and so had built a bridge over the road and railway so it could shunt more slag into the neighbouring field . |
| 5 | They agreed to assist and aid financially the socioeconomic development of French overseas territories , to align social legislation on holidays and equal pay with that of France ( something which would raise production costs in all five countries ) , to allow France to retain its system of export subsidies and import taxes until it could acquire financial equilibrium . |
| 6 | For example , one director commented that when he saw a topic referred to a few times then it would ‘ click ’ in his mind , and he would then consider if it could have some significance to his company . |
| 7 | Children should not be allowed in sewage-contaminated water or mud as it could cause minor eye and ear infections . |