Example sentences of "would probably [vb infin] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Although he would probably think that very funny too .
2 A Marxist writer would probably identify this group as the first stirrings of a black petit bourgeoisie .
3 Anna , worn through to her nerve ends , said she thought one would probably drop dead before one ever knew .
4 DK Direct continuity series would probably experience good growth this year , followed by flatter turnover in 1993–94 , before resuming its advance .
5 At the end of treatment the therapist thought that Liz would probably experience further problems in the future and so discussed with her possible ways of dealing with new difficulties .
6 However , a full one-point rise would probably trigger another run on sterling and force a one-point base rate rise in the UK .
7 If league tables from North America were being reviewed these would probably show greater variation in analytical approach as there has been considerably more research into , and validation of , measures of health state preference .
8 In practice the following examples would probably show this intent :
9 In recent years , despondently , they have concluded ‘ that questions about what the sampo was can never be satisfactorily answered and that even if they could , an answer would probably make little contribution to the understanding of the poems ’ .
10 I had thought that if you were not following with a score to marvel at Rattle 's ability to achieve those dynamics so accurately , you would probably feel alienated until you arrived at the next big moment .
11 For example , you would probably associate raised eyebrows with the expression of surprise or disapproval and you might be conscious of raising your eyebrows to convey such an attitude .
12 He says that the device can reveal many things which would probably remain undiscovered because they 're under concrete .
13 but I think most criminals would probably benefit more , from being made to face , er ,
14 Clearly , to compare and explain every line in the budgetary accounts would produce a vast amount of information and would probably benefit few .
15 flower gardens they used to use them for , some people would probably grow small things like lettuce and salads and things of that nature .
16 She was now only a step away from her target , so she was n't far from getting to know him well enough to question him about his allegiance — just as long as she could keep his escort sweet , which would probably mean more bondage if that was the only way he could get his nuts off .
17 Ah yes , digging up the bowling green would probably mean some explaining , as well .
18 Given the rational nature of corporate crime , a higher level of fines than is imposed currently would probably deter some potential offenders .
19 His suite would probably cost nearer four weeks ' salary than two .
20 but tt , it would probably cost more to go and take it down then it would be to , to get a new gate
21 A more comprehensive description of the bones would probably reinforce one explanation or the other .
22 It would probably unleash another burst of investment as firms took advantage of opportunities which had hitherto been regarded as too risky .
23 But surely , with so many modern marriages now ending in divorce , the Prince would probably earn public sympathy .
24 Even so , Clarke concedes that every A&R man would probably give that image of himself .
25 Yoshida desired a peace treaty as soon as possible ; he recognised that a treaty would probably involve American forces remaining to verify compliance with the treaty and indicated the willingness of the Japanese government to meet American wishes .
26 But this notion would probably do little to slow the emigration rate even if it were realised .
27 Even if urban foxes were dumped in rural areas , they would probably do little harm .
28 That would probably do little to bring so-called advances on royalties back to a more sensible level , but it might give the publisher some added stability , and therefore a greater incentive to put sustained effort into an author 's career .
29 The organisers of the annual EAA Convention , held at Wittman Regional Airport , Oshkosh , Wisconsin , have got things down to a fine art , the event runs like clockwork , in fact it would probably do some airshow organisers in Europe a power of good to pay a visit to Oshkosh and see for themselves how fly-ins , airshows and ground exhibitions can , and should , be run .
30 A drainage ditch around them would probably do more good than anything else .
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