Example sentences of "[n mass] [conj] may [be] [verb] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 — If you can , avoid alcohol and smoking ( even passive smoking ) as it is now known that excessive alcohol consumption , combined with heavy smoking , lowers the number and activity of sperm and may be linked to higher rates of miscarriage. — If you have a condition that requires medical treatment , consult your doctor .
2 Lack of time is a perpetual problem for the ward staff and may be given as an excuse for the failure of ward teaching and supervision .
3 The banks and cuttings have been left ‘ wild ’ for so long that they are rich in plant life with tremendous variation which is reflected in the 60 different bird species that may be seen along the line .
4 For sufferers from Chemical Dependency this means stopping the use of all mood-altering chemicals and also means reconsidering all behaviour , relationships , special clothing , hairstyles or other paraphernalia that may be associated with an alcohol or drug oriented culture .
5 7.3.2.1 such sum as the Landlord shall from time to time be advised [ by the Surveyor ] as being the full cost of rebuilding and reinstatement including architects ' surveyors ' and other professional fees payable upon any applications for planning permission or other permits or consents that may be required in relation to the rebuilding or reinstatement of the Centre the cost of debris removal demolition site clearance any works that may be required by statute and incidental expenses and
6 7.3.2.1 such sum as the Landlord shall from time to time be advised [ by the Surveyor ] as being the full cost of building and reinstatement including architects ' surveyors ' and other professional fees payable upon any applications for planning permission or other permits or consents that may be required in relation to the rebuilding or reinstatement of the Centre the cost of debris removal demolition site clearance any works that may be required by statute and proper and reasonable incidental expenses and
7 Lubbock 's Fairy Wrasse is one of the smaller species and may be encountered in various colour variations .
8 2.9 If on one or more occasion the carrying out of the Works is delayed in consequence of any circumstance beyond the control of the Landlord which the Landlord could not [ reasonably ] have prevented or avoided then on each such occasion the Landlord shall be allowed such extension of time for carrying out the Works as may be certified by the Architect as being reasonable having regard to the delay in question and the date by which the Landlord is required to carry out the Works as provided in clause 2.8 shall be postponed accordingly The problem here is the uncertainty from the tenant 's point of view , hence the suggestion that there be inserted a long stop date ( see clause 2.8 ) .
9 It was resolved that ‘ the immediate objects of the Society are to establish a Fund by subscription , for collecting by premiums [ prizes ] well-authenticated facts relating to the diseases in horses , cows and sheep , their treatment and cure : — for establishing an extensive communication with foreign veterinary societies : — for the speedy and general circulation of such memoirs on the diseases of horses , cows and sheep as may be communicated to the Society ; — for providing an hospital for diseases in horses , cows and sheep : — and for promoting the science of Farriery by the regular education in it , on medical and anatomical principles ’ .
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