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She could have told you he was her boyfriend's father!
Could I take 5 minutes of your time at the end?
He could well be late - he usually is.
If you are late back from work, I could leave it in the oven.
He could have got out through the bathroom window.
She could speak French pretty well, I recall.
The match could be on the other channel. Why don't you look?
Shiela's in the office - she could do it now.