Example sentences of "but it [vb mod] [be] possible [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is perhaps audacious , given the undeniable uncertainty in which we find ourselves in thinking of consciousness , but it may be possible to regard this mutual dependency as a matter of nomic correlation of one of the kinds specified earlier ( 1.5 ) , although nomic connection of a uniquely primitive character . |
| 2 | Putting it in an academic essay would certainly be unexpected , but it might be possible to claim that it is a regional/class standard written form . |
| 3 | These alternatives will not always be available at short notice but it might be possible to plan for them . |
| 4 | The footway along Captains Road is relatively narrow , but it might be possible to provide a cantilever shelter with a solid , glazed face backing on to your fence , which should reduce further damage to the fence and hedge , and also provide some noise shielding . |
| 5 | But it should be possible to create and enforce enough common rules to prevent the absurd see-sawing of industrial relations legislation we have seen since 1969 . |
| 6 | Normally , a discount of at least 10% would be expected from traders but it should be possible to obtain discounts of up to 30% from jewellers . |