Example sentences of "[modal v] [vb infin] could [adv] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Take Birmingham City , who you might think could hardly afford to alienate more of their fans . |
| 2 | With his broad , beaming face , an eternal smile which you 'd think could never contain an ounce of malice , his burly body , Italian charm and American friendliness , he was what Americans call a ‘ natural ’ . |
| 3 | ‘ My dear girl , nothing I could do could possibly undermine your authority , ’ he drawled lazily . |
| 4 | Other safe forms of investment which could then be considered for any capital your parent may have could also include the building societies , local authority bonds ( if she is prepared to leave her money untouched for a year or two ) , National Savings Certificates , Post Office Savings , the National Savings Bank and Trustee Savings Bank . |
| 5 | Now if we are able to work out what happens , then of course we can relay that information to the major relief agencies , whom we would hope could then step in and provide food before the famine occurs . |