Example sentences of "[conj] i can [be] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ That I can be of help , that she is delighted to have me here and that my presence can be of great comfort to her during these very trying times . |
| 2 | When thinking how to act , I am in the world of common sense where something either is or is not , and where it is a matter of course that I can be in touch with it through highly subjective impressions . |
| 3 | I am asked if I can be on standby if transport is needed ? |
| 4 | You strike me as a basically good-natured and decent girl , and if I can be of assistance in putting you back on the right path , I shall be happy to oblige , so long as you do not expect too lengthy or too frequent an exchange . |
| 5 | see if I can be of help to him . |