English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Could" in Example Sentences
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2264270	I couldn't invite him. We're not well acquainted.	sharptoothed
1956101	I only wish there was some way I could repay you.	CK
1312954	I ran as fast as I could, but I missed the train.	CK
1096452	I was wondering if I could borrow your newspaper.	CK
953724	I wish I could figure out how to beat the system.	CK
953736	I wish I could figure out how to make more money.	CK
3330129	I wish I could get Tom to show me how to do that.	CK
2928015	I wish I could remember where I left my umbrella.	CK
1359302	I wish I could talk to every person in the world.	CM
1838386	I'd be delighted if you could join us for dinner.	CK
1467197	If he had worked harder, he could have succeeded.	CK
30894	If it were not for the air, planes could not fly.	CM
30842	If she were here now, I could tell her the truth.	CK
51327	If you could do it at all, I'd like you to do it.	CK
2053751	If you could loan me some money, I'd be grateful.	AlanF_US
3122428	Just think what we could do with that much money.	CK
315945	She asked me whether she could use the telephone.	CK
483679	She never dreamed that she could win first prize.	CM
246032	The children were so noisy that I couldn't study.	CK
2662692	The problem was we couldn't find a place to park.	CK
306189	They could make themselves understood in English.	CK
2820745	They couldn't prove Tom was a party to the crime.	sharptoothed
54541	They might pay me more if I could use a computer.	CM
1986786	They told us we could go home because of the snow	jackchak
305920	They wanted to get married as soon as they could.	CM
58201	This stone was so heavy that I could not lift it.	CM
3171772	Tom and Mary couldn't help looking at each other.	CK
2955750	Tom and Mary couldn't help smiling at each other.	CK
2955753	Tom and Mary couldn't stop smiling at each other.	CK
2956183	Tom called to say he couldn't attend the meeting.	CK
2956297	Tom climbed up the ladder as quickly as he could.	CK
2640070	Tom could understand what Mary was trying to say.	CK
2640069	Tom couldn't do it, so he asked Mary to help him.	CK
3185456	Tom drank a lot of coffee so he could stay awake.	CK
3087560	Tom said he couldn't find a decent place to live.	CK
2958061	Tom scanned the list, but couldn't find his name.	CK
2821047	Tom shoes were so tight he could wiggle his toes.	CK
30072	Two years went by before I could find a good job.	CM
28393	We could barely make out two figures in the dark.	CM
263180	We got up early so that we could see the sunrise.	CK
248598	We looked at the sky, but couldn't see any stars.	CK
433425	What did you say?  Could you please say it again?	CM
2954448	You could do that without anyone's help, I think.	CK
3356405	You couldn't have known what was going to happen.	CK
954769	You look so good that I could kiss you right now.	CK
681894	After his knee repair, he could walk without pain.	Source_VOA
807677	Catholics could not openly observe their religion.	Source_VOA
64666	Could I ask you to get a cup of tea for our guest?	CK
267571	Could you find me a house that has a small garden?	CK
40047	Could you keep an eye on my suitcase for a moment?	CK