Example sentences of "[modal v] [adv] be on the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This lack of interest may only be on the part of one partner . |
| 2 | Otherwise , rejection may only be on the ground of infringement of ‘ sovereignty or security ’ ; neither a claim to exclusive jurisdiction by the state of destination over the subject-matter with which the document deals , nor the fact that no cause of action would exist under the law of that state is a proper ground for rejection . |
| 3 | They slid on to the bench opposite us , making pleasantries about how cold the weather had become and that we should soon be on the road for Somerset . |
| 4 | Perhaps efficiency has turned into dumping and state-aided advantages enjoyed by only a few industries here , but both sides should still be on the record . |
| 5 | They must always be on the lookout for the stalking feline hunter , whose aim is to get as close as possible before beginning the chase . |
| 6 | We must always be on the lookout for |
| 7 | A jug of water and a glass must always be on the table here when the Headmistress comes in . |
| 8 | He must always be on the move with those who influence , control and make the complex world of finance go round , and this includes those in the media concerned with money , investment , and economics . |
| 9 | Prospective customers should always be on the look-out for good communication skills and an in-depth knowledge of the hotel trade . |
| 10 | You should always be on the look out for extra long pentatonic licks that move horizontally along the fretboard , weaving right through and linking up two or more of the five pentatonic positions . |
| 11 | You should always be on the lookout for the markings which can be transformed to suit your own ends . |
| 12 | Consequently , starting from any tableau on the list we can connect it to any other efficient tableau by a linked sequence , so the other efficient tableau must also be on the list . |
| 13 | These tools and any others that you may need and are permitted for specialist work should also be on the desk at the time of your practice " examination " . |
| 14 | Whilst it needs to be a powerful rod the emphasis should also be on the action . |
| 15 | The onus must now be on the industry to provide more secure machines and on users to make sure that their own security procedures ( including the simple step of locking office doors ) is unimpeachable . |
| 16 | ‘ Yeah , and that E chord should really be on the bridge pickup , but I could never get it and every once in a while I 'd be thinking , ‘ I 'm gon na try it … |
| 17 | Yes , you must certainly be on the staff of the bank . |
| 18 | It is believed intelligence services have discovered that at least two ‘ mainline bombers ’ are missing from their normal haunts and may already be on the mainland . |
| 19 | Quite apart from the political fallout , there is the nagging worry that the economy may already be on the brink of recession . |
| 20 | These spaces will overwrite any characters which may already be on the screen . |
| 21 | ‘ Perhaps we can cheer him up with the news that he 'll only be on the ward for a couple of days . |
| 22 | Despite their unusually erratic season , it has been hard to argue against the premise that Liverpool 's name might already be on the Cup . |
| 23 | The few remaining travellers in Gloucestershire say that they 'll soon be on the move , and predict fresh clashes with the police this summer : |
| 24 | I think it 'll soon be on the tourist map . ’ |
| 25 | And , er , what 's the likelihood you 'll still be on the picket line a year on ? |
| 26 | It had not occurred to her that the newspapers might still be on the trail of Puddephat 's widow . |
| 27 | ‘ I think the first clue I had that I might still be on the team was when your mum pitched up to inspect the body . ’ |
| 28 | that 'll probably be on the dress rehearsal . |
| 29 | So this all suggests to me that the establishment of fierce criteria could make this a very rare exception is the key and erm I think we 've had it in the course of the discussion , it 'll now be on the record , erm an exploration of the kind of criteria those could be . |
| 30 | Queen Elizabeth is already the longest-serving monarch of the twentieth century , and may possibly be on the throne even longer than Victoria . |