ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COULD
Old English cūthe; influenced by would, should.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COULD»
The term «could» is very widely used and occupies the
719 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «COULD»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
could.
It was so wonderful outside that even the wild senselessness of this enormous death, whose music I hear again and again, could not disturb me from my great enjoyment!
Law enforcement officials have been candid in identifying ways officers could have handled the situation in Ferguson better, and I trust those recommendations will be helpful as we continue to count on them to protect us.
Sanely applied advertising could remake the world.
I'm confident UTC could outperform in all of our markets, starting with our commercial businesses. The largest opportunities for our commercial businesses are in emerging markets, and we're very well positioned there.
Should we find a second form of life right here on our doorstep, we could be confident that life is a truly cosmic phenomenon. If so, there may well be sentient beings somewhere in the galaxy wondering, as do we, if they are not alone in the universe.
Native Americans had only stone and wooden weapons and no animals that could be ridden. Those military advantages repeatedly enabled troops of a few dozen mounted Spaniards to defeat Indian armies numbering in the thousands.
If we had made it clear from the very beginning that we were not going to tolerate another nuclear power on the face of the earth, and had done it in Korea, where we could have accomplished it militarily, if necessary, I would put a stop to it and would have put a stop to it there.
I'd love to have a program like 'Dr. Laura.' I studied psychology at the University of Miami, and when I rode the bus home from school, perfect strangers would strike up conversations with me and end up telling me their life stories. I think they could sense that I was studying to help people. That, or I have a face like a priest.
As many people have chronicled, the decision to fight in Vietnam was a years-long accretion of step-by-step choices, each of which could be rationalized at the time. Invading Iraq was an unforced, unnecessary decision to risk everything on a 'war of choice' whose costs we are still paying.
I was brought up in a very religious household and did a lot of praying throughout a big part of my life and always thought of God as being not only a powerful father figure and the ruler of all time and dimension but also as a friend with whom I could chat and ask questions to and get advice from.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COULD»
Discover the use of
could in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
could and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
If I
Could Keep You Little...
If I could keep you little, I'd decide on matching clothes. But then I'd miss you choosing dots on top and stripes below If I could keep you little I'd cut your bread in shapes. But then I'd miss you finding "Hey!
2
I
Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats
With titles like "Who Is That on Your Lap?," "This Is My Chair," "Kneel Before Me," "Nudge," and "Some of My Best Friends Are Dogs," the poems collected in I Could Pee on This perfectly capture the inner workings of the cat psyche.
Francesco Marciuliano, 2012
3
I
Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to ...
If you suspect there could be more to life than what you're getting...if you always knew you could do anything if you only knew what it was, this extraordinary book is about to prove you right!
4
I
Could Sing of Your Love Forever: Stories Behind 100 of the ...
Stretch your faith through this collection of intimate interviews with today's top worship songwriters.
5
If You
Could See Me Now
Tender, magical and captivating – a story of family, friends, and the unlikeliest of romances from the No. 1 bestselling author, Cecelia Ahern.
6
Could it Be B12?: An Epidemic of Misdiagnoses
Presenting a wide scope of problems caused by B12 deficiency, this comprehensive guide provides up-to-date medical information about symptoms, testing, diagnosis, and treatment.
Sally M. Pacholok, Jeffrey J. Stuart, 2011
7
What's the Worst That
Could Happen?: A Rational Response to ...
The globe is warming! or The globe is not warming. We're the ones doing it! or It's a natural cycle. It's gonna be a catastrophe! or It'll be harmless. This is the biggest threat to humankind! or This is the biggest hoax in history.
9
Our Band
Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie ...
This is the never-before-told story of the musical revolution that happened right under the nose of the Reagan Eighties--when a small but sprawling network of bands, labels, fanzines, radio stations, and other subversives reenergized ...
10
The Engine that
Could: Seventy-five Years of Values-driven ...
This book analyzes the key characteristic of the company and its leaders, underscoring what has accounted for Cummins' longevity and success in its competitive environment.
Jeffrey L. Cruikshank, David B. Sicilia, 1997
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COULD»
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could is used in the context of the following news items.
Could Greece emulate Argentina's success after it defaulted in 2001?
After Argentina ended the peso's peg to the dollar, its economy collapsed. Yet five years on it was booming. Could that crisis provide a role ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Ontario could offer some cap-and-trade exemptions to big polluters
Ontario's Environment Minister is suggesting the province will go easy on industrial polluters under its coming cap-and-trade program, which is ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
Crackdown on regional football players' match payments could see …
A crackdown on match payments for regional South Australian footballers could see an exodus of players from country leagues and result in ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
SMU running back breakdown: Pair of freshmen could shake up …
Meanwhile, Darius Durall could see some time as well. Durall saw action as a true freshman both in the backfield and in the return game. «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
15 Ways The iPhone Gun Case Could Go Very, Very Wrong
Perhaps you've heard of the new iPhone accessory — a “case” that doesn't offer any protection — shaped like a gun, complete with a handle ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
How technology could kill the art of lying
But you don't need to be actively spilling your secrets to have technology collect data that could catch your falsehoods -- plenty of devices and ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
How the Senate could make or break the Iran nuclear deal
When negotiators from six world powers and Iran indicated Tuesday that they would miss yet another deadline to wrap up a deal to roll back ... «CBS News, Jul 15»
Cyber attack on US power grid could cost economy $1 trillion: report
LONDON (Reuters) - A cyber attack which shuts down parts of the United States' power grid could cost as much as $1 trillion to the U.S. ... «Reuters Canada, Jul 15»
Greek banks could run out of cash in next two days
Even with strict restrictions on daily withdrawals, Greek banks are running out of money. Reuters. by Li-Mei Hoang. Greek banks could start to ... «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
Cheese rolling in Gloucestershire 'could become official event'
Gloucester's famous annual cheese rolling could be made an official event again after it was scrapped in 2010 due to safety concerns. «BBC News, Jul 15»
