Example sentences of "could [vb infin] [adv] [prep] [art] long " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the gravityless environment of the hulk any unexploded bolts or similar projectiles could ricochet unpredictably for a long time within a confined space . |
| 2 | Ludwig Erhard , who succeeded Adenauer as Chancellor in October 1963 , was an experienced minister , the man held responsible for German economic success since 1949 , deeply committed to the US alliance and who , at 66 , could look forward to a long career as Chancellor — given the record of his predecessor . |
| 3 | It could go on for a long time in this condition , like the Spanish Empire in its centuries of decline . |
| 4 | The list could go on for a long time . |
| 5 | This is another list that could go on for a long time . |
| 6 | I could go on for a long time in praise of Maxwell . |
| 7 | But er I could er I I could go on for a long time on that subject but time 's short dear , |
| 8 | By paying claims in advance , they fear Mr Outhwaite could pay more in the long term . |
| 9 | If she could get there before the long closure for lunch-hour he would make her up a preparation , and Peony could get it back to her mother and possibly get back again to the harbour for the Swimming Gala . |