Example sentences of "would fail [to-vb] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Even a decentralised arrangement , it says , would fail to provide the kind of accountable local government that would be possible only by the provision of smaller unitary authorities . |
| 2 | B would fail to comply with this if , when asked for brake fluid , he knowingly passes A the oil , or when asked to tighten up the bolts on the steering column he merely pretends to do so Similarly , A would fail to observe the maxim of Quantity , the injunction to make one 's contribution in the right proportion , if " when B needs three bolts , he purposely passes him only one , or alternatively passes him 300 . |
| 3 | It ensured that no trigger-happy missile controller would fail to observe the safety precautions and attempt a little target practice . |
| 4 | All she could do was hope that Lisa 's sharp mind would fail to make the connection . |
| 5 | Should it reveal areas which would fail to meet the standard , then alternative sets of options for emission control can be considered . |
| 6 | The suspicion remained that he might be hoping that the PLO would fail to meet the challenge , and consequent disaffection in the West Bank would lead perhaps to his eventual reinstatement . |
| 7 | Whitelegg said that any less severe measures would fail to break the cycle of dependence on road transport and consequent congestion . |