Example sentences of "which could [verb] [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Liberals , although the smallest of the three parties , would seem to be the only party whose programme had not been rejected by the electors ; and , as the only party which could co-operate with either of the other two , it would seem to have been put in a particularly strong position by the result of the election . |
| 2 | One of Brazil 's biggest industrial areas has become an environmental time-bomb which could explode at any time . |
| 3 | There is still the continued tension between local Hindus and Muslims which could explode into more violence at any time . |
| 4 | The third approach to prevention , and the most difficult , lies in economic and social changes which could lead to general improvements in standards of living . |
| 5 | While a failure to adhere to the provisions of this Code by an individual registrant may not necessarily amount to negligence or a breach of an implied contractual term by that registrant , such a failure may evidence an infringement of the Council 's Rules of Conduct which could lead to disciplinary proceedings . |
| 6 | Furthermore , they do not find a ‘ downward assimilation ’ among the downwardly mobile and propose the existence of a ‘ ratchet effect ’ which could lead to increased demands for HE during periods of high gross social mobility . |
| 7 | The Department of Trade and Industry has announced a review of Companies House which could lead to partial or full privatisation . |
| 8 | ‘ We do n't want to stabilise the existing regime but we do n't want a destabilisation which could lead to incalculable risks , ’ said a close aide of the Chancellor . |
| 9 | The purpose of the NCLE Working Party was to start investigations which could lead to such an assessment . |
| 10 | consider inspection procedures which could lead to early detection of damage that could lead to failure of a blade |
| 11 | Walling and Webb ( 1983 , p. 95 ) point to the need for closer cooperation between limnologists and fluvial geomorphologists which could lead to greater understanding of sediment yield . |
| 12 | The visitor has the chance to meet craftsmen , compare styles and discuss requirements which could lead to new commissions . |
| 13 | Some countries may therefore be allowed into the single currency without satisfying the criteria which could lead to serious financial problems in later years . |
| 14 | But a few patients have a deficit in the process of healing which could lead to catastrophic effects . |
| 15 | And the report also points out that reductions in deer numbers would be achieved mainly by shooting hinds , which could lead to subsequent savings and might , in some cases , result in more stags and so increase potential stalking revenue and the capital values of the estates . |
| 16 | ‘ The informal exchanges between the Chief Executive and Director Viktor Sapronov during the formal dinner held in honour of our visitors helped cement an alliance between Hunterston and Khmelnitski which could lead to further exchange visits to discuss these subjects further , ’ said Director of Production Peter Robson . |
| 17 | Finally , the regression equations used to assess unit costs also have large standard errors , which could lead to extreme estimates of £199 to £324 , with other estimates at the mean . |
| 18 | A lawyer whose client committed murder while on bail says he 's opposed to a new law which could lead to more people being remanded in custody . |
| 19 | Our firms which export to the US may have to raise their American prices , which could lead to fewer sales , cuts in production and ultimately job losses . |
| 20 | For instance , there is a whole range of factors which could lead to high food costs , including bad purchasing , storage or portion control , but there is n't any supporting evidence in the case itself for most of these . |
| 21 | Related to this is of course the general sexist bias throughout the educational system whereby from an early age girls are discouraged from taking subjects such as maths and science , etc. which could lead to high status apprenticeship training and further education in the science and technology fields . |
| 22 | Robert Eynon , marketing manager of the SECC , said the toughened glass was far safer than ordinary glass , or laminated glass which could break into large , sharp and dangerous pieces . |
| 23 | As it was not yet open , she sat on the step beside a broken box of rotting plums and watched the market traders going about their business : they all seemed to be in their usual mood of precarious good humour which could splinter at any moment into invective and menacing gesture . |
| 24 | A couple of design areas which could do with more thought are the hood and the pockets . |
| 25 | Britain , for example , has been left with political institutions which were ideally suited to the protection of private property and enterprise and which could cope with limited government and restricted public power in which the executive was dominant . |
| 26 | This is usually for the length of the publishing agreement ( normally about three to four years ) plus a period which could range from five to twenty-five years , depending on the writer 's bargaining position . |
| 27 | Pre-tax profit margins in 1987-1988 were a hefty 34% on a modest £13m ( $23m ) turnover — which could double by 1990 . |
| 28 | The Japanese are developing pagers the size of credit cards which could arrive in this country as early as next year . |
| 29 | Are you a member of a club or society which could benefit from one of our presentations ? |
| 30 | Two two three , the new highway schemes may provide major development opportunities and for the two thousand and six town plan , the county will allocate sites which could benefit from new road access . |