Example sentences of "[noun pl] [pron] could have " in BNC.
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| 1 | If Kegan had waited another few minutes I could have got it settled . |
| 2 | At times I could have laughed out loud . |
| 3 | There are many possible computers which could have been used to exemplify the terms we have introduced . |
| 4 | The Doctor looked fascinated , explaining the nature of the injuries and the implements which could have caused them . |
| 5 | These are words which could have been written of the Punjab in its heyday . |
| 6 | X-ray fluorescence ( XRE ) analysis ( see glossary ) of solders used on Roman silver suggests that the Roman silversmith did indeed use several different solders which could have given him a working temperature range from the melting point of silver ( 960°C ) , down to 180°C . |
| 7 | Sutton , who missed with another header shortly afterwards , went on to squander two more excellent opportunities which could have kept alive Norwich 's hopes of going to the final for the first time in their history . |
| 8 | Moreover , such a demonstration would produce an accessible shop window of ‘ green ’ street environments which could have just as dramatic an effect on the way we think about our public spaces as it has done for the Germans . |
| 9 | Presumably you think there are faults in the books which could have been remedied by a change in the writer 's life . |
| 10 | If you are not , you may be heading for potential losses which could have been avoided and you are almost certainly not trading as effectively or profitably as you should ! |
| 11 | ‘ Then in a few months you could have a thriving business here , Mr Robinson . |
| 12 | Better use of machinery and tractor and erm farmers are at risk of I know that manufacturers who could have to progress these capital to get better returns . |
| 13 | ‘ So , ’ Leith swallowed down at least four contradictions she could have lobbed at him , and queried sarcastically instead , ‘ what would you like to talk about ? ’ |
| 14 | If you had n't have bought those library books we could have carried some home the other day ! |
| 15 | In the absence of deep-rooted democratic institutions which could have held back the force of aggressive nationalism , local groups took the form of mere channels through which the idea of the nation as an integrated family could be reproduced . |
| 16 | The hon. Lady is right — the tragedy is that Britain is one of the few member states which could have met the convergence conditions of the EMU almost immediately . |
| 17 | Athelstan read and knew why John of Gaunt , Duke of Lancaster , was so indebted to Sir Thomas Springall , and why the merchant had possessed secrets which could have brought him even greater wealth . |
| 18 | They have welcomed the scrapping of Manchester proposals which could have led to more aircraft noise over the Lymm and Grappenhall areas . |
| 19 | Correct or not , this hypothesis does at least hint at the complexities which could have been involved when Æthelred 's counsellors sat down to decide whether to pay or fight , and offers one of a range of reasons why individual self-interest may have resulted in less fighting than might have been expected . |
| 20 | His prejudiced expectations of orientalism were confounded by restrained furnishings which could have been chosen by any Home Counties newly-wed and an offer not of tea but of gin . |
| 21 | Having discussed the above ideas for the sites in an area , various analyses can then be tried out to examine the relationships between settlements which could have interesting and important implications . |
| 22 | In movements which could have been those of a somnambulist Kersey had retrieved his cigarettes and was placing one between his lips while feeling in his pockets for a lighter . |
| 23 | ‘ 37(1) Any notice , demand or order against which an appeal might be brought to a county court under this Part of this Act shall , if no such appeal is brought , become operative on the expiration of 21 days from the date of the service of the notice , demand or order , and shall be final and conclusive as to any matters which could have been raised on such an appeal , and any such notice , demand or order against which an appeal is brought shall , if and so far as it is confirmed by a county court judge , or the Court of Appeal , become operative as from the date of the final determination of the appeal . |
| 24 | In my view , a number of the points raised in his petition are matters which could have been raised at the appeal . |
| 25 | The reporter did not disclose specific details of their chat , but the disclosure prompted concern that it might have been more confidential matters which could have been overheard . |
| 26 | It is not only deaf parents who could have affected children . |
| 27 | A speech by the prince about caring for the terminally ill sounded so close to his wife 's concerns she could have written it herself . |
| 28 | Here were many war-time refugees and exiles from every country in europe , with accents you could have cut with a cheese wire . |
| 29 | Virtually all gifts ( in certain circumstances you could have to pay tax if the gift is above £3,000 or if , as may occasionally be the case , the money from the donor has not been previously taxed ) . |
| 30 | And most other parents one could have calmed down — smoothed things over somehow — but Mrs Willmot , well , we know Mrs Willmot , do n't we ? |