Example sentences of "could [vb infin] [det] [art] thing " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Only a double-dealing Sagittarius could think such a thing , ’ Claudia said indignantly . |
| 2 | ‘ Afraid of you ! ’ she gasped , and , truly horrified that he could think such a thing , ‘ No , of course not ! ’ she faced him squarely to state . |
| 3 | Howard cocked an eyebrow , intrigued that a newcomer could know such a thing , but the Doctor did n't notice as he continued : ‘ In the city , it 'll be complete chaos . |
| 4 | ‘ I still do n't understand how you could do such a thing , ’ Michael complained . |
| 5 | I am not for one moment suggesting that you could do such a thing yourself because I think you would do it with more style and use a magnum of champagne . |
| 6 | Only he who is with sin could do such a thing and not be playing God . |
| 7 | Her solicitor , James Littlehales said : ‘ She 's very very distressed and finds it very difficult to understand how her daughter could do such a thing . |
| 8 | It 's hard to believe another child could do such a thing . |
| 9 | Nobody who knew Uncle Maurice could possibly believe that he could do such a thing . |
| 10 | How do you feel about the person who could do such a thing ? |
| 11 | It was unbelievable that he could suggest such a thing — and she wondered if it was a test of some sort . |
| 12 | Like warmth , if you could hear such a thing . |
| 13 | I dare say if you could quantify such a thing , my need is far far greater than yours . ’ |
| 14 | ‘ Who could leave such a thing there ? ’ |