English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Could" in Example Sentences
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316448	She could no longer put up with his insulting words.	CM
1409026	She couldn't attend that party because she was sick.	CK
1170040	Since I couldn't pay the rent, I asked him for help.	etoile
805408	Some people could not buy food or other necessities.	Source_VOA
25264	Something happened and he couldn't keep his promise.	NekoKanjya
51231	That's the reason why I couldn't attend the meeting.	CM
803341	The soldier decided he could not refuse the request.	Source_VOA
72838	The two brothers couldn't get along with each other.	CK
2662640	There are various ways we could handle this problem.	CK
274672	There was once a time when I could not trust others.	CK
371914	They couldn't do anything but stand there and stare.	saeb
3308364	This is the most recent picture of Tom I could find.	CK
2639899	Tom could hear Mary snoring loudly in the next room.	CK
2956692	Tom dug through the ashes to see what he could find.	CK
1094047	Tom found a place where he could play golf for free.	CK
2639887	Tom scooted over so Mary could sit down next to him.	CK
1024092	Tom told me that he couldn't really trust Microsoft.	CK
1830512	We are eating now. Could you please call back later?	CK
25829	We could see the lights of the town in the distance.	CK
1078142	When you were two years old, you could count to ten.	keira_n
72175	You could pass for a teenager if you wore a T-shirt.	CK
1955984	Because it started to rain, I couldn't use my camera.	maiyag
773459	Could you be so kind as to speak more slowly, please?	marloncori
64706	Could you do me a favor? Will you lend me some money?	Eldad
63711	Could you fill it up and take a look at the oil, too?	CK
3205067	Could you tell how to get to the nearest supermarket?	CK
803343	He could not return to his home in the New York area.	Source_VOA
886253	He couldn't speak because the audience was too noisy.	alexmarcelo
282894	He walked so fast that she couldn't keep up with him.	CK
254176	I could hardly believe my ears when I heard the news.	CK
321843	I could not afford to buy a bicycle, much less a car.	CK
619804	I could not understand what prevented me from moving.	ulyssemc1
1316795	I could tell from his accent that he was a Frenchman.	CK
72770	I couldn't drink both bottles, so I left one for you.	CM
1500584	I leaned forward so I could catch every word he said.	CK
73850	I said, "Could you please turn your television down?"	CK
325088	I was wondering if I could take a vacation next week.	CK
2537395	I wish I could help you, but I can't stay any longer.	CK
272836	I wish I could speak English the way my teacher does.	CK
968297	I would like it if we could spend more time together.	LittleBoy
1283954	If you pass this test, you could graduate next month.	Trailsend
66095	Mary invariably brought more food than she could eat.	CK
552254	Roger worked at any job he could find during the day.	American
313447	She could not help thinking that health is important.	CM
316083	She could only take Japanese lessons for a few hours.	CK
3129888	That was the best thing that could've happened to me.	CK
1008948	The same thing could be said about many other people.	AOCinJAPAN
3022376	The snow was so thick we couldn't see in front of us.	sharptoothed
61740	There's a scratch here. Could you give me a discount?	CK
3022351	They looked high and low, but couldn't find the ring.	sharptoothed