Example sentences of "but it would [verb] [verb] [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | It has been suggested that the rhetoric is Type II , whilst the proposals are Type I. This may be considered an oversimplistic observation , but it would appear to contain some element of the truth . |
2 | Every broken marriage , every wrecked career must have one , in some form or another , and doubtless career and marriage might have drifted aimlessly on together for a few more years if the sea had been clear of Carlas , but it would have ended some time or other , and possibly with a lot more pain than there was now . |
3 | But it would have damaged local democracy . |
4 | ‘ But it would have made all the difference to Project Eden , ’ Cheryl muttered . |
5 | She said another member of the family would have been able to help after the theft but it would have caused more inconvenience . |
6 | I think what I imagined erm Miss Whittaker and Chairman is that erm if you get the criteria right then this exceptions policy would also be an exception to I eleven , but it would have to pass this criteria . |
7 | That approach was also rejected , because it was getting too close to a rating system , but it would have had some logic , a factor that is entirely outwith the system with which we are now confronted . |
8 | I wanted to come home when we finished playing , but it would have seemed rude not to stay to tea when the granny had made it . |
9 | They would probably not bring very much bear meat at all , because Lugh was not especially partial to bear meat , but it would have looked odd to say this . |
10 | But it would have taken more courage than I could muster . |