Example sentences of "would probably [vb infin] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A Marxist writer would probably identify this group as the first stirrings of a black petit bourgeoisie . |
| 2 | DK Direct continuity series would probably experience good growth this year , followed by flatter turnover in 1993–94 , before resuming its advance . |
| 3 | However , a full one-point rise would probably trigger another run on sterling and force a one-point base rate rise in the UK . |
| 4 | If league tables from North America were being reviewed these would probably show greater variation in analytical approach as there has been considerably more research into , and validation of , measures of health state preference . |
| 5 | In practice the following examples would probably show this intent : |
| 6 | In recent years , despondently , they have concluded ‘ that questions about what the sampo was can never be satisfactorily answered and that even if they could , an answer would probably make little contribution to the understanding of the poems ’ . |
| 7 | She was now only a step away from her target , so she was n't far from getting to know him well enough to question him about his allegiance — just as long as she could keep his escort sweet , which would probably mean more bondage if that was the only way he could get his nuts off . |
| 8 | Ah yes , digging up the bowling green would probably mean some explaining , as well . |
| 9 | A more comprehensive description of the bones would probably reinforce one explanation or the other . |
| 10 | It would probably unleash another burst of investment as firms took advantage of opportunities which had hitherto been regarded as too risky . |
| 11 | But surely , with so many modern marriages now ending in divorce , the Prince would probably earn public sympathy . |
| 12 | Even so , Clarke concedes that every A&R man would probably give that image of himself . |
| 13 | Even if urban foxes were dumped in rural areas , they would probably do little harm . |
| 14 | The organisers of the annual EAA Convention , held at Wittman Regional Airport , Oshkosh , Wisconsin , have got things down to a fine art , the event runs like clockwork , in fact it would probably do some airshow organisers in Europe a power of good to pay a visit to Oshkosh and see for themselves how fly-ins , airshows and ground exhibitions can , and should , be run . |
| 15 | A drainage ditch around them would probably do more good than anything else . |
| 16 | The system would probably need strict control of money supply too , keeping its growth in line with national wealth . |
| 17 | Clause 11(b) is so far-ranging that an alert professional insurance adviser would probably need some explanation of the likely liability of the haulier ‘ howsoever or whensoever caused as a result of or arising out of the supply to the client by the company of drivers ’ . |
| 18 | Most people would probably agree that sleep was necessary and provided rest from exertion , and perhaps had some restorative function as well . |
| 19 | The Council are equally adamant that the land is zoned for recreational use and part of the Green Belt ; and a majority of local residents would probably agree that housing development on the field is undesirable . |
| 20 | In ordinary circumstances the family contemplating spending a considerable amount of money would probably spend some time shopping around getting quotations . |
| 21 | A complete set of the books published in 1982 on various aspects of nuclear weapons would probably provide adequate building material and radiation shielding for a sizeable fallout shelter . |
| 22 | They both date from the late 1970s , the beginning of what many climbers consider to be Pembroke 's ‘ golden age ’ , although I think just as many would probably say this age is still with us . |
| 23 | He had been disappointed to find Dr Ockleton absent from his rooms in the morning , but a pretty girl in jogging kit , who had come loping down the stairs whilst he was knocking at Ockleton 's door , had run on the spot long enough to tell him that the doctor lectured on Tuesday mornings and that Harry would probably have better luck after lunch . |
| 24 | He saw no reason to add that from now on , her body would break down : she would gradually become slower in her movements , she would tire more easily and lack stamina , and she would probably have another stroke in seven years ' time — at the latest . |
| 25 | Overall most anthropologists would probably see indirect connection between all the factors which Engels considered , but these interrelations must remain much more problematic and ambiguous than they might seem at first , and the general conclusions which Engels sought in the work of Morgan are not possible . |
| 26 | They would probably lose some money , power . |
| 27 | If most of your ticks are in this box , then you would probably support this view , whatever your religious convictions . |
| 28 | It was believed that under the proposed arrangements brokers would accept deals that they had not ‘ matched ’ through a jobber , with the result that jobbers would probably receive less business and find it more difficult to compete . |
| 29 | Division B's managers would probably reject this offer as they would see each unit costing that division £90 ( £50 + £40 ) but yielding only £80 ; Division B would make a loss of £10 a unit by selling at £80 . |
| 30 | Theirs was not a loving affair ; although she loved him , Maria refused to show it , knowing that Luke would probably reject any attempt to do so anyway . |