Example sentences of "[adj] [verb] so would [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Prime Minister , Selim al-Hoss , called for Khazen 's resignation , but Hrawi refused to accept it , claiming that to do so would weaken his government . |
| 2 | The directors , however , could argue that to do so would expose the company to adverse publicity . |
| 3 | But her acknowledgement of her feelings for him was still new , and even while wanting to be with him she felt nervous , terrified that by some small look or too-ready smile she might give away her feelings — that she did n't want to say that goodbye — and that to do so would break her heart . |
| 4 | They refused to sign the bond , arguing that to do so would prevent them from making any public protests . |
| 5 | But I must say to the hon. Gentleman who suggests that it would be appropriate at present for this country to scrap its nuclear weapons and Trident that to do so would leave the country wholly defenceless . |
| 6 | Many scientists would like to influence public opinion by speaking out about their work , but they know that to do so would put them in danger . |