Example sentences of "[adj] that [pers pn] can [verb] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is because of this that they can play the role ascribed to them in this form of empiricism ; beliefs about our present sensory states can be our basis — can stand on their own two feet and support the rest — because they are infallible . |
| 2 | But to argue from this that we can divorce the term furnished tenancy or assault from the elements within the bracket is a non sequitur . |
| 3 | Since periodic orbits can contain any finite number of symbols which repeat , it is clear that we can find a periodic orbit which passes arbitrarily close to any other trajectory in the strange invariant set . |
| 4 | Though there is little doubt that all these aspects of the State are valuable and important , it has also become clear that they can form the basis of a very one-sided picture . |
| 5 | If he or she still insists on following you around , make it clear that they can come no closer . |
| 6 | Even if the vendor is selling the whole of his trade , it seems from Inland Revenue Statement of Practice 8/81 that he can invest the proceeds of sale in acquiring new qualifying assets , as part of a new trade , and this will count as the same trade for roll-over relief purposes , so that his gain on the sale of the assets of the old trade is deferred . |
| 7 | It is with respect to this universal that we can illustrate the novelty of Sampson 's contribution . |
| 8 | It is strange that I can find no reference to these beans in Peggy Earl 's " Tales of Islay " because it was she who told me that they were sometimes called " fairy eggs " and that some of the more wealthy people had them set in silver mounts to wear round their necks . |
| 9 | It is strange that I can find no reference to these beans in Peggy Earl 's " Tales of Islay " because it was she who told me that they were sometimes called " fairy eggs " and that some of the more wealthy people had them set in silver mounts to wear round their necks . |
| 10 | ‘ Families are often unaware that they can request a jury for an inquest , for example . ’ |
| 11 | The fishermen come back with their holds empty ; the islands have neither birds nor guano ; it is said that the strength of the smell of the gases from the millions of tons of decaying fish is such that it can blacken the hull of a passing ship — a phenomenon known as the Callao Painter . |
| 12 | Paddy Ashdown really is convinced that he can take the Lib Dems into the big time but not just yet . |
| 13 | These pockets are so voluminous that you can get a whole lot in besides — suntan lotion , midge repellent , etc . |
| 14 | The fact that blind people can talk makes their world more accessible ; the fact that we can now begin to describe BSL makes it much more likely that we can get an effective picture of how sign language reflects the internal organisation of deaf people . |
| 15 | Unless the wind is very strong , if it is obvious that you can reach the field , it is useful to open full airbrake for a few seconds immediately after the final turn to check that you can undershoot . |
| 16 | Now er w w with every respect , to say that he survived it is something of a crass statement , because I remember reading about him thinking is n't this country getting good that we can have a black guardsman , and I remember my own disappointment when I read that he had to leave the regiment . |
| 17 | When someone has been found , if they are strangers , it is sensible to invite them first to drop in for a cup of tea , to make sure that they can establish a good rapport with your parent , and that the two will get along well together . |
| 18 | If your audience includes members who speak different languages or hold different religious views make sure that they can enjoy the quotations too and feel that you are addressing them as well as appreciate their point of view . |
| 19 | That shows that both the president 's National Party ( NP ) and the ANC intend to be prepared for the first non-racial elections for a constituent assembly ; it is also a clear sign that both of them are sure that they can convince the other parties that the path they have laid down is the one to follow . |
| 20 | If we 're going to go in and make a positive impact in certain parts of the region , erm then both my staff and myself and our colleagues who are working in the arts in the region have got to pull even harder together to make sure that we can make the partnership between us bureaucrats and the artist really be as effective as possible for the broadest range of the community . |
| 21 | I 'm sure that you can see the reasons for the brain-strain caused by trying to get to grips with this sort of puzzle . |
| 22 | Now if you 'd like two tickets I 've got one pair of tickets only , we 'll send them by post we need your postcode call us on Nottingham three four three four three four but please make sure that you can use the tickets before you call please . |
| 23 | And we both need to be sure that you can afford the repayments . |
| 24 | In a case like this it is often a matter of assessing quickly ‘ Am I sure that I can reach the field , or if I get more sink will I fail to get there ? ’ |
| 25 | My Lords , I I 'm not sure that I can give an absolute answer to that , it would be wrong for me to , to guess . |
| 26 | I am not sure that I can give the hon. Gentleman the first information that he requested . |
| 27 | The Council of Europe also needs to be sure that it can avoid the stagnation , bureaucratisation and expense that have often — but not always — characterised international ventures . |
| 28 | Despite the difficulties , I am confident that we can finish the year on a successful note . |
| 29 | I am confident that we can meet the challenge and will do so best by taking the professions , public , and staff with us . |
| 30 | We have had expressions of support from customers and suppliers and , with the workforce also behind us , I am confident that we can sell the businesses . ’ |