Example sentences of "could [vb infin] [pron] [adj] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | Not only did she need Vitor 's goodwill now , but she could need it some time in the future ; so turning him into an outright no-holds-barred enemy was shortsighted … and potentially dangerous . |
| 2 | If only he could give himself more time . |
| 3 | If two of the family are chatting about something special , perhaps they could do it another time or alternatively make absolutely sure that you know what it is all about . |
| 4 | Christ , you could do it any time . |
| 5 | He gave the banner a second glance , fixing its curves and lines in his mind , storing the sight so that he could draw it some time . |
| 6 | ‘ But it was a very warm connection and I believe she felt she could phone me any time she wished . |
| 7 | ‘ Lady , I could have you any time I wanted to . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ I could take you any time I wanted , Shannon , ’ he said in a soft voice that sent a shiver down her spine . |
| 9 | He could get me any time . |
| 10 | They told me Mrs Asmoyah was ‘ critical ’ — hospitals are only generous with the truth when it 's bad — and if I was her husband , father , mother or sole blood relative , I could visit her any time , but preferably after 7.0 a.m . |
| 11 | So if you could telephone her some time and |
| 12 | But er she does want to pay it back , she does want to pay it back , and er well she wants to pay it back , erm , if you could start it this time next year she 'd be er she would be grateful for that . |