Sentence examples for certain could from inspiring English sources

Conduct remedies require strong enforcement mechanisms to remain effective, and the states were having trouble finding mechanisms they were certain could work.

Such a deal, while far from certain, could turn Mr. Marchionne, a lawyer by training, into one of the most prominent auto executives in the world.

A Brown victory — which is far from certain — could cut the Democratic margin by one and restore to office a man who was popular with his Republican colleagues.

Of the documents release, the cables were the only one I was not absolutely certain couldn't harm the United States.

Graham, to be certain, could merely have been trying to trip Kagan up, coyly tempting her to cop to a political bias that she has steadfastly denied.

The war had been fought and victory acquired, but what kept the women imprisoned wasn't simply physical chains, but the psychological torture that reminded them of the horrors they had endured, and those they knew for certain could harm them in the future.

Sacred sculptures arranged in certain ways could fill the bill, as could architectural designs.

I was certain she could walk the walk, but could she bop the bop?

Ratings were made on five-point scales ranging from 'extremely certain I could not' to 'extremely certain I could'.

Critics here and abroad say the report blurs the distinction between nuclear and conventional weapons, and if its outlines are followed -- which is not certain -- could lower the threshold for use of nuclear arms.

And certain remedies could actually limit competition.