Example sentences of "[modal v] help [vb infin] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A decision to mount temporary , changing exhibitions should help resolve this problem . |
| 2 | ‘ This should help repair any damage those louts caused . |
| 3 | Clearer , comprehensive and more accurate advertising and pre-entry information might help avoid some adults applying for courses for which they are unqualified . |
| 4 | Privatisation might help fix some of the economy 's ills ; but it is already bringing problems as well . |
| 5 | The collection of data from the police files formed an important part of this research , but it was thought that a look at ‘ what went on ’ behind the statistics might help explain any statistical differences that emerged . |
| 6 | A partly elasticated waistband might help eliminate this problem , but would probably spoil the overall neatness of the trousers . |
| 7 | A determined show of political resistance from Mr Yeltsin and his supporters in other republics might help convince many old-fashioned Russian nationalists that hanging on to the Baltic republics is not worth a fight . |
| 8 | The outcome of yesterday 's case could help dispel these fears . |
| 9 | In real life , Wilf devotes his time to dreaming up new ideas that could help make this planet a better place to be . |
| 10 | But overhead lighting could help eliminate some of the dangers . |
| 11 | But this small orange box produced by a Thame company could help prevent such accidents in the future . |
| 12 | A statement from any employee who could help prove this point would be valuable for the prosecution , especially if it is suspected the defence will deny the alleged purpose . |
| 13 | ‘ whereby that person is likely to believe that such violence would be used or it is likely that such violence would be provoked ’ The officer dealing and/or civilian witnesses could help prove this point by including in their evidence observations such as , ‘ The crowd of visiting football supporters were likely to believe they were going to be attacked ’ , or ‘ It was likely that the visiting supporters would lose their tempers and attack the home crowd ’ . |
| 14 | Paging systems and private mobile phones could help solve this problem and have significant benefits for the hotel and catering industry , as Maxon Europe Ltd explain . |
| 15 | A mobile eye screening unit could help overcome this problem , and fundholding general practitioners may be willing to pay for this service . |
| 16 | So we tried to look deeper , particularly for a way of applying our money where its unique lack of strings could help add most the eminent scientists on the Venture Research Advisory Council — the Chairman Sir James Menter , Sir Rex Richards , Sir Hans Kornberg and Professor John Cadogan — contributed their expertise to this slow painstaking process as did my colleagues in the Unit . |
| 17 | He would pick us up tomorrow early and we could help buy some last bits and pieces . |
| 18 | In addition it was felt that if regional studios were established as well as transmitters , these would be able to originate their own material for local transmission , which would help redress any cultural imbalance in programming . |
| 19 | This would help prevent such a disaster occurring again . |
| 20 | He blamed the weak links at federal level for shortcomings in the Yugoslav programme on Kosovo , but was convinced that constitutional changes would help resolve some of these problems . |
| 21 | Some members of the Association hoped that English in education would help achieve such ends by addressing itself to countering linguistic perversion . |
| 22 | But next year a little rain would help make this craziest of sports a just little less risky . |
| 23 | As we saw earlier , Francis Bacon was able to turn the doctrine of the Fall to advantage : Science would help restore that dominion over nature lost to humanity through Adam 's sin . |
| 24 | I 've long since pledged my sword to any who would help rid this borough of the damned Daine . |
| 25 | Recognition of that and an agreement to forego the linguistic tricks and the cheap jibes would help convince all sides that their arguments have been listened to with respect . |
| 26 | A free or reduced rate offer on their part could be one solution that would help complete this huge task in less time . |
| 27 | The ‘ Adults Learning ’ session with me in March will help marry some of the theory of adult education to the Medau teaching method — this has been part of the Teacher Training Course for some time , and we thought that some of you who have been qualified a little longer might like some theory to back up your practical experience . |
| 28 | ‘ Besides , ’ he continued , completely ignoring her silent refusal , ‘ keeping this case 's star witness out of sight until the trial will help avoid any bad publicity . ’ |
| 29 | The government said it will help meet some of the cost of the damage . |
| 30 | Although double glazing ( either secondary glazing or replacement windows ) wo n't reduce fuel bills by that much , it will help make some rooms a lot more comfortable . |