Example sentences of "that might [verb] the " in BNC.
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| 31 | Local health authorities were to provide residential accommodation , training , guardianship , mental welfare officers and any other services that might benefit the mentally disordered in the community . |
| 32 | The ‘ balance of Nature ’ was a shifting affair at the mercy of geographical factors that might change the physical environment or allow the invasion of rival species . |
| 33 | His meaning was clear , and she knew the choice before her was a momentous one , one that might change the whole course of her life . |
| 34 | Sadly , the standards of consent actually achieved on the ward often fall short of those expected by lawyers , perhaps because the task of obtaining consent is left to more junior medical staff , who are themselves ignorant of many of the potential pitfalls that might face the patient . |
| 35 | It is likely that the court would imply a term that an expert 's decision is both final and/or binding ( see 8.17.5 ) , but the party seeking to establish that might face the cost and uncertainty of litigation . |
| 36 | In fieldwork , you are really looking for anything that might confirm the existence of a ley . |
| 37 | Neither of them could afford to get mixed up in something that might involve the police . |
| 38 | The special relationship looked more formal and detached , with Mrs Thatcher in danger of being sidelined , with her suspicion of long-range missile agreements that might mean the end of Trident and a potential British nuclear presence . |
| 39 | Here are a few points that might make the process easier … |
| 40 | Richard was the King 's brother ; according to Henry 's mood and caprice that might make the young man either indispensable or unthinkable , but even for de Burgh it made it difficult to disparage his stewardship openly . |
| 41 | Later , loaves were marked with a cross to ward off evil spirits that might prevent the bread from rising . |
| 42 | Then , very slowly , fearful of making the slightest movement that might start the surface on an avalanche course and himself down the incline , he stretched out his arm towards Sheila . |
| 43 | About these matters it seems to me that he writes really well , in a manner that might suggest the intent translation of a Latin author anxious to tell the truth . |
| 44 | Erm , would there be anything else on your tapes that might give the game away ? |
| 45 | " I do n't want you to do anything that might attract the least sort of suspicion to yourself , but could you , in the normal course of your work , make out a list of the voyages of your ships over the past year — just name of ship and masters , ports of call , and dates ? " |
| 46 | There are certain general observations that might favour the predator argument . |
| 47 | They teemed with wonders : individuals blessed with attributes that would have made them , in this , the Fifth Dominion , fit for sainthood , or burning , or both ; cults possessed of secrets that would overturn in a moment the dogmas of faith and physics alike ; beauty that might blind the sun , or set the moon dreaming of fertility . |
| 48 | Where fleece is used to advance and protect the growth of crops requiring a pollination period it will be necessary to uncover the plants for a short time at the flowering stage after which the fleece can then be left on until harvesting to keep out birds , small animals and other pests that might damage the fruit . |
| 49 | Apparently , too , Mrs Noble was becoming dubious about the friendship with Edward and the consequences that might follow the hasty pell-mell nature of her second daughter . |
| 50 | He urged them to back the Brady plan , pointing to the socio-political unrest that might follow the failure to provide economic support for strategically important developing countries . |
| 51 | ‘ Of course we 'll give you a lift , ’ said Melissa hastily , noting the contemptuous curl of Iris 's lip and anxious to forestall any blunt comment that might sour the atmosphere still further . |
| 52 | Anglian Water Authority refused to attend the meeting of residents in Oakham because of rules preventing them discussing matters that might depress the share price during privatisation , and because there was little information available . |
| 53 | A flow chart , compared with a calendar , will also tell you if your event clashes with a race meeting in the area on that day or another big event that might clog the roads , take the public attention and jeopardise the success of yours . |
| 54 | It was full of paper , ice-cream tubs and things that might excite the curiosity of any creature . |
| 55 | The argument also ignores the type of considerations that might determine the present non-use of these sophisticated weapons , such as the fear of complete destruction and total annihilation , rather than a greater degree of ahi sā , or love and concern for others . |
| 56 | It might not matter in the end — Forester fully expected to be traced and caught-but every difficulty and delay that he could strew behind him could make a final difference of hours or even minutes that might determine the distinction between success or failure . |
| 57 | For the supporters that might signal the end . |
| 58 | She took the men 's cheers as somehow directed at herself , at her person , not at the food alone , but unlike the chorus that might greet the appearance of some women of the town , they did not place her in danger , and she allowed herself a small smile in acknowledgement , and came forward to set the dish down . |
| 59 | Investigations reinforced the point that immediate action must always be taken to contain any spill that might enter the drains , and that effective emergency procedures are key to this . ’ |
| 60 | It is this expanded war that might complete the process of American decline . |