could

Example Sentences

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While the U.S. could boost exports, traders say additional volumes wouldn’t be enough to offset prolonged losses of Qatari output.

From The Wall Street Journal

It could be a chair, a tent-like structure, or a curved container of some kind, for instance.

From BBC

Ed said he could see the example given in the script, which was accurate for Plan 2 loans taken out at the time, was designed to engage teenagers.

From BBC

The firm added that it is working quickly to restore services to the affected areas, but that it could take time ''given the nature of the physical damage involved.''

From BBC

"I could have called 999, but they wouldn't have made it on time," she added.

From BBC