Example sentences of "which might [verb] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The construction of two more regularly-shaped ( planned ? ) insulae in the western part of the town , which might represent a separate stage if , as some photographs suggest , their principal axes originally extended beyond the defences . |
| 2 | Only when the Government could prove that disclosure would cause " grave and irreparable injury to the public interest " — details , for example , of troop deployment in wartime or information which might trigger a nuclear war — was a court entitled to stop the presses . |
| 3 | It is possible that only a very marked and rapid reduction in interest rates , which might cause a substantial shift in confidence , would be effective . |
| 4 | Sometimes it is necessary to wait for an incoming aircraft which might cause a slight delay before you proceed to the resort . |
| 5 | This figure acts variously as the symbol and chief bearer of the admirably strong , tightly-knit family and culture , as the oppressed subject of traditional Asian patriarchal practices , as a problem because of her failure to learn the language and customs which might allow a smoother integration of her community and children into ‘ the British way of life ’ , and full of sexual charm and allure produced by a demure seductiveness replete with the promise of a mysterious Oriental eroticism . |
| 6 | At level 8 , this might include some debating activities within a formal structure , opportunities to give talks on a topic of individual interest or expertise , leading a group activity towards a planned outcome or presentation ( which might include a wider audience than the class ) . |
| 7 | The duck had instantly spied this tiny speck which might signify a flying predator . |
| 8 | Wherever they went , they would have to go on foot , which might take a long time . |
| 9 | In drug addiction a sufferer may use a regular daily quantity of drug , a single dose of which might kill a non-addicted person . |
| 10 | Now , if we think about actions which might have a beneficial effect on welfare or on conservation , there are some which benefit both at the same time . |
| 11 | They were understandably concerned to steer a middle course between over-confidence which might lead to an excessive number of candidates and realism which might have a restrictive effect . |
| 12 | Although Levi promised to work to unite the party " in order to heal the wound " , commentators claimed that the affair had exposed deep divisions in the party which might have a major impact on the June 23 general election . |
| 13 | Hindess ( 1971 ) analysed this in detail for the case of Liverpool , and although the detailed studies of other areas which might support a definite generalisation were not carried out , it seems plausible that a parallel evolution was taking place in other city Labour parties . |