Example sentences of "it could [vb infin] [adv prt] [prep] the " in BNC.

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1 Kenneth Baker indicated recently that he thinks such a plan should go ahead ; if he can persuade his government colleagues that the scheme could make a real contribution to economic growth it could start up by the Spring .
2 But it could end up as the only game in town . ’
3 It could end up like the Little Big Horn .
4 With a top capacity of some 75 litres it 's large enough for a week 's backpacking , or even extended expedition use , although I do have some doubts as to whether it could stand up to the rigours of expedition life .
5 If it could bring its cost-effectiveness nearer the average , it could recruit up to the establishment that the Home Secretary has recommended . ’
6 It was a worry when we did n't get a pension and when it did come , it alleviated things , but we know it could run out in the New Year .
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