Example sentences of "can [vb infin] a " in BNC.
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1 | The Foundation 's broad survey , relating world-wide events to the condition and future of the North of England , attempts to show how the Northern home of the Industrial Revolution , which changed the course of civilisation , can earn a reflex benefit from the outside world : to suggest how it should see its continuing importance and the integrity of its peculiar contribution to that world , the value of its own inalienable strengths and their potential . |
2 | ‘ No , you 're supposed to abandon Masquerade just so I can earn a few thousand dollars . ’ |
3 | The idea that one can earn a living away from the smoke , perhaps by tele-commuting , are popularised by journalists . |
4 | BRITAIN 'S Johnny Herbert goes into the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend wondering if he can earn a place on the podium for the first time in 37 formula one races . |
5 | Some varieties are highly prized in Japan and Europe , and a fungus forager can earn a lucrative living . |
6 | Because it 's there 's if I 'm there for three weeks and they only want a score card done then my potential earnings er total earnings are that but I 'm there anyway so if I 'm getting both of them done then I can earn a lot more money . |
7 | Oh you can earn a lot more money certainly . |
8 | But the 25year-old , who can earn a reported £5,000 a day , fled barefoot and arrived later at the Speke home of her grandparents , Bill , 80 , and Irene , 72 . |
9 | They begin to feel that the job is there so that they can earn a living , rather than that they are doing the job itself ! |
10 | Between now and early October , shareholders can earn an annualised yield of about 11½ p.c . |
11 | You can decree an end to the Cold War , but not to the arms manufacturers like Boeing . |
12 | Either of these can hinder an interview in a way which may be difficult to define after the event . |
13 | In essence he is arguing that strain in certain types of underground rock can generate an electric signal , which in turn can ionise a column of air above the rock . |
14 | Anyone who can rekindle a friendship should write to him at Flat 11 , Grove Court , Cooden Drive , Bexhill , Sussex or ring him at 0424–212456 . |
15 | No , I 'll put me trust in strong peppermints while I can , and hope Doctor Lovell can spare a couple of minutes when I 'm real hard-pressed . |
16 | Why not join our band of Volunteers — even if you can spare a little time you will always be welcome . |
17 | I 'd like you to see it when you can spare a couple of hours . |
18 | But it 's , we 've got to get them motivated and I 'm asking today , you know , we need more help and if you can spare a few hours a week it would be more than appreciated . |
19 | ‘ I can spare a few days , ’ Jenna assured her , not daring to look at Alain . |
20 | ‘ I can spare a few minutes . ’ |
21 | First , a distinction can and should be made between judging a belief or behaviour , and judging a person — we can affirm a person as a person without condoning his/her beliefs or behaviour . |
22 | Despite the evidence in front of our eyes , we are required to accept that Michael is a writer of real stature so that Harwood can conduct a somewhat stodgy debate about the way art feeds off real life , and transforms reality in the process . |
23 | Any board , committee or task force can conduct a simple paper and pencil survey among its members to assess members ' perceptions of group performance . |
24 | Rather more sophisticated is British Telecom 's Prestel service , This is a two.way system using telephone lines ; users can conduct a " conversation " with the Prestel computer . |
25 | No auditor can conduct an audit which is both effective and efficient unless he/she has a good working relationship with the client company 's directors , but it is crucial that the auditor remembers that it is not the directors who are the client , but the company itself . |
26 | What Mr seems to be directing is that the settlement should be directed to those areas which are at present have pleasant tree cover and things , which theoretically can assimilate a new settlement which in the context of the Vale of York , tend to be those areas which are th are of the better landscape quality . |
27 | Therefore in considering the degree to which any er area can assimilate a new settlement , the size which it must reach subsequent to two thousand and six , should be considered in addition to the size it expected to reach by that date . |
28 | Ornamental cabbages can make a lovely late display , and they adore heavy soil . |
29 | Crossing the boundary , I always check the airspeed because I know that above 60 knots , if necessary , I can make a well banked turn of up to 180° , with virtually no loss of height and return for a downwind landing . |
30 | A simple grab rail placed in the correct place can make a considerable difference to how you cope , especially with the bath or toilet . |