Example sentences of "which could [vb infin] [prep] " 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 the potentially most significant developments in the period of glasnost and perestroika was the setting up of a constitutional review committee which could comment on the constitutional legality of legislation passed by the Congress of People 's Deputies or the Supreme Soviet and decrees issued by the President . |
| 3 | If Zafferana was saved from the lava , which could flow for a year or more , it would be ‘ a complete fluke ’ , he said . |
| 4 | It was an easy way out , but one which could make for a far more enjoyable session . |
| 5 | One of Brazil 's biggest industrial areas has become an environmental time-bomb which could explode at any time . |
| 6 | There is still the continued tension between local Hindus and Muslims which could explode into more violence at any time . |
| 7 | He attempted to preserve from what he called the ‘ growing appetites of sacrilegious cormorants ’ Church revenues which could pay for the education of talented children of poor families . |
| 8 | The study has four main objectives : To identify those elements of the national space programmes of the European members of NATO which could contribute to a multilateral military space programme . |
| 9 | It appeared to be a city which could cater to anything one 's heart desired : all varieties of food from the six continents , restaurants and bars open twenty-four hours a day , and everything else under the sun easily available just for the cost of a phone call . |
| 10 | Instructors and senior pilots have a big responsibility to pass on their experience and knowledge and to look out for poor airmanship and flying techniques in others which could lead to mishaps in the future . |
| 11 | Caradon also refused to comment , but has already announced that it was involved in talks which could lead to a bid . |
| 12 | ‘ 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 . |
| 13 | Mr Pienaar 's spokesman said : ‘ The Administrator-General is very disturbed that with the evidence at our disposal we realise that a situation could be building up which could lead to the ultimate defeat of the aims and objectives of Resolution 435 . ’ |
| 14 | On rare occasions complaints may be made to the school which could lead to court action . |
| 15 | Each day starts with the tutor period : children gained points , minus or plus , which were displayed ( mostly pluses ) which could lead to detentions or favourable report comments . |
| 16 | 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 . |
| 17 | All these groups were keen to add to their numbers , which could lead to problems when more than one faction was active in a locality . |
| 18 | Such expert systems would require the expertise of fault diagnosis/malfunction and/or preventive/prediction maintenance as well , which could lead to the integration of 1st , 2nd and 3rd generation maintenance ( see Fig. 6 ) . |
| 19 | There will be a £5 charge to enter the questionnaire in our June issue which could lead to you receiving the certificate . |
| 20 | But a few patients have a deficit in the process of healing which could lead to catastrophic effects . |
| 21 | The FAA says it has received ‘ several reports ’ of cracking of engine mount welds , which could lead to the engine separating from the airframe . |
| 22 | WIMBLEDON have invited Swedish international striker Kennet Andersson for a trial which could lead to a shock move . |
| 23 | The Department of Trade and Industry has announced a review of Companies House which could lead to partial or full privatisation . |
| 24 | 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 . |
| 25 | 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 . |
| 26 | Mr Clinton has pledged to protect workers , which could lead to a trade war potentially costing tens of thousands of jobs in Britain , especially if the EC will not cut farm subsidies . |
| 27 | The astute soccer administrator clearly believes there is a serious split which could lead to a ‘ league within a league . ’ |
| 28 | ‘ It is a dangerous precedent which could lead to a league within a league . ’ |
| 29 | The visitor has the chance to meet craftsmen , compare styles and discuss requirements which could lead to new commissions . |
| 30 | A qualified judgement was submitted by UNTCOK : the results were accepted as valid in those areas visited by members of the commission but UNTCOK did not recognise the assembly as a national assembly , which could lead to the formation of a national government . |