Example sentences of "could not [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The outsiders either would not or could not resort to those tactics which were thought to have assisted the establishment of the three large criminal practices characterised by an ‘ outside ’ solicitor as ‘ The Barons ’ ( Thomas and Mungham 1976 ; Smith and Thomas 1978 ) . |
| 2 | It seemed to me that you could not edge in a word ! ’ retorted Theda . |
| 3 | But Selznick knew that he could not hand over the selection process to assistants . |
| 4 | Solicitors may set up a corporate practice to practice solely outside England and Wales provided that ( a ) this is permitted by local law , ( b ) all the directors and shareholders are solicitors , lawyers of another jurisdiction or members of the Bar of England and Wales acting in accordance with the Overseas Practice Rules of the Bar and ( c ) the practice complies with the Overseas Practice Rules ; but such a company could not practice in England and Wales . |
| 5 | McAllister made up her mind ; if Eddie could not cycle to the Buildings then why should not she ? |