Example sentences of "could lead [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Their desperate attempts to cut expenditure in any way they could led to a sharp decline in print quality . |
| 2 | If you do not provide the information requested for registration , this could lead to a fine of £50 in the first instance , and then £200 if you still do not comply . |
| 3 | Caradon also refused to comment , but has already announced that it was involved in talks which could lead to a bid . |
| 4 | The Sandinistas may also use the visit to discuss US foreign policy in Central America , and the question of whether improved Soviet-US relations could lead to a lifting of the US economic embargo on Nicaragua . |
| 5 | After the opening of his much acclaimed film of Henry V , Kenneth Branagh said he was worried that his high media profile could lead to a ‘ Branagh backlash ’ , and that people might get ‘ bored rigid ’ reading about him . |
| 6 | Michael Latham , an executive member of the 1922 Committee of Tory MPs and a former director of the Housebuilders ' Federation , condemned the rise as unnecessary and warned it could lead to a recession . |
| 7 | Gary Stretch makes the first defence of his British light- middleweight championship against Rochdale 's Derek Wormald at the London Arena tonight , knowing it could lead to a lucrative world title eliminator against Leicester 's Chris Pyatt . |
| 8 | Conservationists had protested that Mr Ridley 's plans for broadening economic activity on farmland could lead to a rash of theme parks , shopping developments and housing estates . |
| 9 | We think it could lead to a stalemate . |
| 10 | Severe cold conditions could lead to a big increase in cod numbers . |
| 11 | To force the pace now was irresponsible , and could lead to a power vacuum . |
| 12 | This could lead to a democratic East Germany moving on a ‘ fast track ’ to a privileged form of associate membership of the Community ahead of other reforming East European states by virtues of its very close economic links with West Germany . |
| 13 | Experts cite Romania as a possible future instance where human rights violations could lead to a call for action from outside national boundaries . |
| 14 | Although President Bush has been opposed to any such deal , Miami lawyers acting for Gen Noriega and leading US senators have been exploring the possibility of an agreement that could lead to a ceasefire and freedom for the American hostages . |
| 15 | ‘ Very high increases could lead to a recession as happened in the late 1970s and early 80s due to the oil price hikes . |
| 16 | The banding system looks neat and simple but could lead to a mess . |
| 17 | Kleinwort Benson said it could lead to a further 15 per cent fall in property values . |
| 18 | Any attempt to dismantle the PTA or outlaw the plastic bullet could lead to a confrontation with police and Army chiefs . |
| 19 | The ruling , primarily intended as a safety measure , could lead to a widespread boycott by disabled entrants . |
| 20 | The three remaining elders — Chen Yun , Wang Zhen and Song Renqiong , each of whom is believed to be in poor health — have conspicuously failed to put their name to a cause that , according to their past views , could lead to a ‘ capitalist restoration ’ . |
| 21 | Conoco also disclosed it has started a review of offshore maintenance operations could lead to a jobs rundown . |
| 22 | This , it was suggested , could lead to a situation of ‘ dual power ’ , which might come to a head over the ‘ nationalisation ’ of some foreign-owned factory which would be ‘ occupied ’ on behalf of the Irish nation . |
| 23 | But this strategy might not work out as the British government hoped ; the resultant ‘ unfreezing [ could ] release the political energies of the people ’ , and it could lead to a situation in which Protestant workers were weaned away from Orangeism and united with their Catholic fellow workers in the Labour movement : |
| 24 | Conviction could lead to a fine or imprisonment of up to two years , or both . |
| 25 | Nowadays , that sort of conduct could lead to a social worker 's being asked to take an interest in the child . |
| 26 | I rather suspect it could lead to a lot of foul-hooked fish , which is another thing I deplore when done deliberately . |
| 27 | More important , the poorer performance from low-octane cars might reduce sales and could lead to a renewed onslaught by the Japanese car firms , which have a head 's start in the production of low-octane cars , on the British market . |
| 28 | Similarly , if we can image that the research could lead to a diverging range of possibilities we believe that it is much more likely to lead to unexpected discoveries than would be the case if researchers were focused on a well specified target . |
| 29 | However , we must not forget that we are trying to spawn new industrial or commercial opportunities , and although researchers are encouraged to explore the full potential of their ideas whatever the outcome , it must be conceivable that the research could lead to a significant opportunity for investment within a reasonable timescale ; say a decade or so . |
| 30 | Acceptance of the proposal could lead to a resurgence in international trade in leopard skin . |